1) How was Ali ibn Abi Talib related to Prophet Muhammad?

1. He was the Prophet’s son.
2. He was the Prophet’s cousin.
3. He was the Prophet’s uncle.
4. He was the Prophet’s younger brother.

2) Ali ibn Abi Talib ranks as the:

1. third Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam.
2. fourth Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam.
3. fifth Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam.
4. sixth Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam.

3) Which of the following traits did Ali ibn Abi Talib possess?

1. Humility.
2. Honesty.
3. Courage.
4. Generosity.
5. All of the above.

4) Why did the Prophet Muhammad take Ali ibn Abi Talib into his own home and care for him at an early age?

1. Due to the great famine at that time, his father could not afford to feed and clothe him.
2. Due to the death of his father, he became a needy orphan and the Prophet took pity on him.
3. Due to his acceptance of Islam, his parents showed animosity and hostility towards him and he took refuge with the Prophet.
4. None of the above.

5) How old was Ali ibn Abi Talib when the Prophet received the first revelations?

1. Around ten years old.
2. Around twenty years old.
3. Thirty six years old.
4. Forty five years old.

6) Select a true statement with regards to Ali ibn Abi Talib.

1. Since polygamy was permitted at that time he married three other women during his marriage to Fatimah.
2. The Prophet gave him the nickname, 'Lion of the desert'.
3. During the Battle of Khaybar the Prophet bestowed upon him the honor of lifting the flag of the Muslim army.
4. He gave his daughter Umm Kulthum to Uthman ibn Affan in marriage.

7) How was Ali ibn Abi Talib's father related to the Prophet?

1. He was the Prophet’s uncle and guardian.
2. He was the Prophet’s first cousin.
3. He was the Prophet’s father-in-law.
4. None of the above.