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) 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.

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) 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.

5) 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.

6) Zaid ibn Thabit was a member from amongst:

1. the Ansar.
2. the Muhajiroon.
3. the Quraish.
4. the immediate family of Prophet Muhammad.

7) 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.

8) 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.