Aliyu, Ibrahim MusaddadAliyu, UmarMu'allimu, Aminu KambariAdam, Ibrahim IshaqRabo, Maikeffi2023-12-122023-12-122021-10-21Abd-Al-Azeem S. T, Promotion of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Pre-Marital Care: An Interventional Study among Medical student in Fayoum University, 2011. Ahmed S. Risk Reduction of Genetic Disorders by Pre-Marital and Neonatal screening. Eastern Bioethics and Life Sciences. Dubai, 2011. Ahram M. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding Genetic Testing and Genetic Counselors in Jordan: A Population-Based Survey. J Genet Couns 2015. Ahram, M. Attitudes, and Practice Regarding Genetic Testing and Genetic Counselors in Jordan, Saudi Medical Journal, 2008. Al-Bukhari, M. I. Sahih al-Bukhari M. M. Khan, Trans.. Lahore, Pakistan: Kazi Publications, 1979. Ayih, S. I. Nasarawa State Past and Present, Dutse: Blue Camel Educational Publisher, 1996.https://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/3565The advancement in science and technology has led to the detection of diseases affecting humans, and those which could give room to more diseases if it is not matched with a couple that is not suitable. The level of marriage conducted in Nasarawa State without pre-marital test is becoming alarming. Most couples in Nasarawa State felt disturbed on the issue of pre-marital tests for the fear of a result that could deteriorate their plan of marriage. Hence, most people give preferences to go to a wedding without a pre-marital test. This study assessed pre-marital tests among Muslim couples of Nasarawa State. Being a field survey, the study collected data from both primary and secondary sources. A total of 100 respondents 33 from each of the three senatorial zones were selected through random sampling. A questionnaire was used as the main instrument for data collection. The data collected were analysed using a simple percentage technique. The findings of the study found out that the level of awareness about the significance of pre-marital screening for couples is increasing with few numbers of people disdaining it because of the fear of an unfavourable result that might hinder the planning of their wedding. Based on the findings, it is recommended that an intensive enlightenment campaign onpre-marital testing before marriage should be done by the government and institutions through the media, alongside health education on genetic disease and its prevention right from the primary school level.enPremarital, Tests, Muslim, Nigeria, Nasarawa State, Muslims, Ummah.PREMARITAL TESTS AMONG THE MUSLIM IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF NASARAWA STATE MUSLIMS UMMAHArticle