1) What was Salman Al-Farsi’s reaction upon recognizing Prophet Muhammad?

1. He threw himself at Prophet Muhammad weeping and kissing his hands and feet.
2. He stood silently in awe and was tongue tied.
3. He immediately fell down into prostration and thanked Allah.
4. He began weeping uncontrollably until he fainted.

2) What helped Salman Al-Farsi identify Prophet Muhammad?

1. He had seen Prophet Muhammad in a dream and immediately recognized him.
2. An old priest told him of the signs of prophethood which would help him identify Prophet Muhammad.
3. The locals around him swore that he was the true Prophet and convinced him.
4. Prophet Muhammad performed six miracles before his eyes.

3) Select a false statement with regards to Salman Al-Farsi.

1. Salman Al-Farsi arrived in Yathrib before the arrival of the Prophet Muhammad.
2. Salman was sold into slavery to a man belonging to an Arab tribe from Yathrib.
3. During his quest Salman met an old and ill priest who played an important role in fulfilling his quest.
4. None of the above.

4) What was the relation of Salman Al-Farsi to Prophet Muhammad?

1. He was his distant cousin.
2. He was his paternal uncle.
3. He was one of his closest companions.
4. He was his maternal uncle.

5) How did Salman Al-Farsi free himself of slavery and his cruel master?

1. He ran away one night while his master was asleep.
2. He attacked his master and killed him.
3. He taught his master how to read in return for his freedom.
4. He bought his freedom with the help of Prophet Muhammad and his companions.

6) During his religious quest, Salman Al-Farsi sought a prophet who:

1. would perform miracles such as resurrecting the dead.
2. would make him a rich and wealthy man.
3. would free him from the slavery he had been sold into.
4. would revive the religion of Abraham.

7) After his conversion to Islam, Salman Al-Farsi:

1. became one of Prophet Muhammad’s closest companions.
2. demonstrated to be an innovative warrior.
3. became one of the great scholars of Islam.
4. All of the above.

8) What led Salman Al-Farsi to leave his faith and the security of his home at a young age?

1. His desire to escape the cruelty and abuse of his father.
2. His desire to seek wealth and establish himself in the land.
3. His love of nature and exploration.
4. His quest to seek the true religion.

9) Which of the following prestigious positions was held by Salman Al-Farsi’s father?

1. His father was the chief of the village.
2. His father was the local Zoroastrian priest.
3. His father was a rich and influential man.
4. All of the above.

10) Salman Al-Farsi is also referred to as:

1. Salman the Roman.
2. Salman the Syrian.
3. Salman the Persian.
4. None of the above.

11) Salman Al-Farsi is regarded as being from amongst:

1. the Sahabah, companions of the Prophet Muhammad.
2. the paternal relatives of the Prophet Muhammad.
3. the maternal relatives of the Prophet Muhammad.
4. the early arch enemies of the Prophet Muhammad.