1) 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’.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) Select a true statement with regards to Salman Al-Farsi’s early life.

1. He is believed to be born into a very wealthy and influential family.
2. After leaving his father’s house he became a Zoroastrian.
3. He travelled to central Arabia in search of a Buddhist monk.
4. He travelled to central Arabia and then Syria during his long religious quest.

7) 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.

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

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

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) 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.

11) 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.