1) What distinction does Zaid ibn Thabit hold in Islam?

1. He oversaw the collection of all the Islamic books written at that time and was responsible for setting up a library for them.
2. He oversaw the collection of all the verses and chapters of the Quran and was responsible for putting them into one book.
3. He oversaw the collection and compilation of the ahadith of Prophet Muhammad into ten separate volumes.
4. All of the above.

2) How old was Zaid ibn Thabit when he first approached Prophet Muhammad for permission to engage in battle?

1. He was only nine years of age.
2. He was a teenager at the time.
3. He was in his early forties.
4. He was in his late sixties.

3) Which of the following is true with regards to Zaid ibn Thabit?

1. He was an unlettered companion of Prophet Muhammad.
2. Since a young age Zaid had a greater desire towards warfare and so was never educated.
3. He was a smart boy and was well-educated however he lacked the support of his family.
4. None of the above.

4) For which battle did Prophet Muhammad reject Zaid ibn Thabit’s request to join the army?

1. The Battle of Badar.
2. The Battle of Uhud.
3. The Battle of the Trench.
4. Option A and B.

5) With regards to Prophet Muhammad, Zaid ibn Thabit proved to be one of his most:

1. prominent warriors.
2. prominent scribes.
3. prominent generals.
4. prominent financial advisors.

6) How did Zaid ibn Thabit make use of his proficiency in foreign languages during the time of Prophet Muhammad?

1. He translated the Quran in different languages.
2. He translated the books of Islamic jurisprudence in different languages.
3. He translated the books of ahadith in different languages.
4. He assisted the Prophet with his correspondence to heads of state.

7) Which language besides Hebrew did the Prophet instruct Zaid ibn Thabit to learn after he recognized Zayd’s gift for languages?

1. Syriac.
2. Persian.
3. Latin.
4. Sanskrit.

8) After being devastated for not being allowed to participate in battle, how did he respond?

1. His response was to study the Quran and thus prove his worth to the Prophet.
2. He began wallowing in grief and retreated from the company of the Prophet for many years.
3. He became rebellious for not getting his own way.
4. He became quite, accepted his fate and did nothing.