1) Why did Uthman ibn Affan come to be known as the man possessing two lights?

1. Because of his marriage to two of the daughters of Prophet Muhammad.
2. Because of his unique foresight, insight and intellect.
3. Because he was the close friend of two of the greatest companions of Prophet Muhammad.
4. Because his eyesight was sharp and he nothing could escape his eye.

2) Uthman ibn Affan was chosen as:

1. the second leader of the Muslim Ummah.
2. the third leader of the Muslim Ummah.
3. the fourth leader of the Muslim Ummah.
4. the fifth leader of the Muslim Ummah.

3) History shows that Uthman ibn Affan was called to embrace Islam by Abu Bakr ranking him as:

1. the second person to accept Islam.
2. the third person to accept Islam.
3. the fourth person to accept Islam.
4. the fifth person to accept Islam.

4) Select a true statement with regards to the life of Uthman ibn Affan.

1. Due to his popularity he escaped the torture and abuse meted out to the followers during the very early days of Islam.
2. He and his wife Ruqayyah participated in the first hijra.
3. He was married to two of Prophet Muhammad's daughters simultaneously.
4. He was the first person to offer his allegiance when Abu Bakr became caliph.

5) For how many years did Uthman ibn Affan rule over the Muslim Ummah?

1. Ten years.
2. Twelve years.
3. Fifteen years.
4. Thirty years.

6) In what way was the bond of brotherhood in Islam between Uthman ibn Affan and Prophet Muhammad strengthened?

1. When Uthman ibn Affan married Prophet Muhammad's daughter.
2. When Prophet Muhammad married the daughter of Uthman ibn Affan.
3. When Uthman ibn Affan became the Prophet's business partner.
4. When Uthman ibn Affan became Prophet Muhammad's father-in-law.

7) How old was Uthman ibn Affan when Abu Bakr called him to Islam?

1. Twenty five years old.
2. Thirty four years old.
3. Forty years old.
4. Fifty six years old.

8) With regards to Uthman ibn Affan's age, he was:

1. of the same age as Prophet Muhammad.
2. approximately seven years older than Prophet Muhammad.
3. approximately seven years younger than Prophet Muhammad.
4. approximately five years younger than Prophet Muhammad.