1) 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.

2) 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.

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

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

4) 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.

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) 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.

7) 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’.

8) 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.

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) 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.

11) 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.