1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) About what age is Zaid ibn Thabit believed to have been when Prophet Muhammad made Hijrah to Medina?

1. Thirteen.
2. Nine.
3. Twenty three.
4. Forty.

6) What factor held him in good stead and lead to a position within the inner circle of the men around the Prophet?

1. His immense wealth and stature.
2. His strength and good sportsmanship.
3. His Islamic and secular education.
4. His military tactics and strategy.

7) In which battle was Zaid ibn Thabit finally able to fulfill his desire to participate in a military campaign.

1. The Battle of Uhud.
2. The Battle of Jaml.
3. The Battle of Siffin.
4. The Battle of the Trench.

8) 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.