1) The story of Bilal ibn Rabah demonstrates:

1. the concept of human slavery in the religion of Islam.
2. the concept of pluralism and racial equality in the religion of Islam.
3. the concept of cordial relations as a source of strength in the religion of Islam.
4. None of the above.

2) Bilal ibn Rabah 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.

3) After the death of Prophet Muhammad, Bilal ibn Rabah:

1. resorted to starvation.
2. stopped calling the Adhan in Medina.
3. left Mecca and went back to Ethiopia, permanently.
4. sat by the Prophet’s grave day and night weeping with grief.

4) Bilal ibn Rabah holds the distinction of being:

1. the first person to convert to Islam.
2. the first person to make the call to prayer.
3. the first person to establish a mosque for the Muslims.
4. the first person to attain martyrdom in Islam.

5) Who was Umayyah ibn Khalaf?

1. He was the companion who paid the bounty for Bilal’s freedom.
2. He was Bilal’s master.
3. He was Bilal’s mentor and guide.
4. None of the above.

6) Which companion was sent by Prophet Muhammad to investigate about Bilal ibn Rabah upon hearing the news of his torture?

1. Abu Bakr.
2. Umar ibn Al-Khattab.
3. Ali ibn Abi Talib.
4. Uthman ibn Affan.

7) What did the Muhammad call Bilal ibn Rabah?

1. ‘A man of paradise’.
2. ‘A worthy and valuable slave’.
3. ‘The voice of heaven’.
4. ‘The pearl of the desert’.

8) What heritage did Bilal ibn Rabah belong to?

1. Ethiopian heritage.
2. Greek heritage.
3. Syrian heritage.
4. Persian heritage.

9) Select a true statement with regards to Bilal ibn Rabah’s master.

1. His master was a kind hearted man.
2. His master was from amongst the leaders of Quraish.
3. Upon hearing the message of Islam, his master converted to the new faith.
4. His master granted him freedom on the condition that he would accept Islam.

10) Which of the following is true with regards to Bilal ibn Rabah and slavery?

1. He was born into slavery and his mother was also a slave.
2. He was born a free man until he was tricked and sold into slavery.
3. His parents were both slaves; however he was born a free man when his parents ran away from their master.
4. He accepted slavery of his own free will as he wanted to serve the Prophet Muhammad as his personal slave.

11) Bilal ibn Rabah died at the age of:

1. forty two.
2. forty three.
3. sixty three.
4. sixty four.