1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) On which faith was Salman Al-Farsi brought up on?

1. The Christian faith.
2. The Zoroastrian faith.
3. The Judaist faith.
4. The Buddhist faith.

6) 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.

7) 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.

8) Due to his knowledge at a young age, Salman Al-Farsi was appointed as:

1. the ‘Custodian of the Fire’.
2. the ‘Chief’ of the village.
3. the ‘Village Advisor’.
4. the ‘Village Preacher’.

9) 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.

10) Before his conversion to Islam what faith had Salman Al-Farsi adopted?

1. Judaism.
2. Christianity.
3. Hinduism.
4. Buddhism.

11) 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.