Companions of the Prophet Quiz: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizBilal, Khalid, Salman and others: who were they and what did they do? This is a multiple-choice quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: 7th century. Region: Makkah, Madinah. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Bilal ibn Rabah: Bilal, an Abyssinian freed from slavery by Abu Bakr, gave the first adhan.
- Salman al-Farsi: The Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) was won after the trench stopped the Quraysh cavalry.
- Khalid ibn al-Walid: Khalid fought on the Quraysh side at Uhud, then accepted Islam.
- Zayd ibn Thabit: Zayd was asked to collect the Quranic material after Yamama, and later led the Uthmanic copying.
- Amr ibn al-As: Amr ibn al-As entered Egypt in 639 under Umar and founded the garrison city of Fustat, later part of Cairo.
Quick answers
What should I know about Bilal ibn Rabah? Bilal, an Abyssinian freed from slavery by Abu Bakr, gave the first adhan.
What should I know about Salman al-Farsi? The Battle of the Trench (Khandaq) was won after the trench stopped the Quraysh cavalry.
What should I know about Khalid ibn al-Walid? Khalid fought on the Quraysh side at Uhud, then accepted Islam.
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