Companions of the Prophet MCQs set 3 for Punjab Rescue 1122 Computer Operator Islamic Studies — 20 solved questions.
Q1. Which companion of the Prophet PBUH was known as "Sayfullah" (Sword of Allah)?
Answer: Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) was given the title "Sayfullah" (Sword of Allah) by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself in recognition of his military genius and valor in battle.
Q2. Which companion from the Ashra Mubashara was the first to die among the ten?
Answer: Hazrat Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah (RA)
Explanation: Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah (RA), titled "Amin al-Umma" (Trustee of the Nation) by the Prophet, was the first of the ten promised Paradise to die, passing away during the plague of Amwas in Syria in 18 AH (639 CE).
Q3. Hazrat Abdur Rahman ibn Awf (RA), one of the Ashra Mubashara, was renowned primarily for his contributions in which field?
Answer: Trade and charitable endowments
Explanation: Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf was one of the wealthiest companions and donated enormous wealth for charitable causes, making him renowned for trade and philanthropic endowments rather than military command.
Q4. Hazrat Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (RA) was the son-in-law of which Caliph?
Answer: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (RA) was the son-in-law of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), having married Abu Bakr's daughter Asma bint Abi Bakr.
Q5. Which of the following was NOT among the Ashra Mubashara (Ten Promised Paradise)?
Answer: Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)
Explanation: Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA), despite his unparalleled military record and the title "Sayf Allah al-Maslul" (Drawn Sword of Allah), was not among the Ashra Mubashara - the ten companions specifically named in one hadith as being guaranteed Paradise.
Q6. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was born approximately how many years after the birth of Prophet Muhammad PBUH?
Answer: 2 years after
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was born approximately two years after the Prophet (PBUH), making him slightly younger; the Prophet was born in 570 CE and Abu Bakr around 572-573 CE.
Q7. Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) was the cousin and also the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Whose daughter did he marry?
Answer: Hazrat Fatimah (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib married Fatimah al-Zahra, the youngest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah, making him the Prophet's cousin and son-in-law.
Q8. Which companion was the first adult male to accept Islam?
Answer: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) is recognized as the first adult free male to accept Islam, embracing the faith immediately upon hearing the Prophet ﷺ's call.
Q9. Which companion was known as "Hawa-ri al-Rasul" (Disciple of the Messenger) and was the Prophet's cousin?
Answer: Hazrat Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (RA)
Explanation: Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (RA) was called "Hawari al-Rasul" (Disciple/Helper of the Messenger) by the Prophet himself, and was the son of Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib - the Prophet's aunt - making him the Prophet's cousin. He was among the first to embrace Islam and was renowned as a fierce warrior.
Q10. Hazrat Talha ibn Ubaydullah (RA) earned which nickname for his brave protection of the Prophet at the Battle of Uhud?
Answer: Talha the Generous (al-Fayyad)
Explanation: At Uhud, Hazrat Talha used his hand to shield the Prophet from sword blows and was severely wounded, earning the title "Talha the Generous" (al-Fayyad) and "Talha the Good."
Q11. Which companion from the Ashra Mubashara was the last to die among the ten and lived into the reign of Muawiyah?
Answer: Hazrat Sad ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Sad ibn Abi Waqqas (RA), the hero of Qadisiyyah, was the last surviving member of the Ashra Mubashara, dying around 55 AH during Muawiyah's reign at his estate near Madinah.
Q12. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) appointed which companion as the first commander of the army sent to Syria (the Usama expedition)?
Answer: Usama ibn Zayd
Explanation: The Prophet had ordered the Usama ibn Zayd expedition before his death; Abu Bakr honored this directive and dispatched Usama as commander, despite objections from some companions.
Q13. Hazrat Said ibn Zayd (RA) was a member of the Ashra Mubashara and was the son-in-law of which companion?
Answer: Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Explanation: Sa'id ibn Zayd (RA) was the son-in-law of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), having married Umar's sister Fatimah bint al-Khattab before Umar's conversion to Islam. Sa'id and his wife Fatimah were already Muslims when Umar came to their house with the intention of harming them, an encounter that famously led to Umar's own conversion.
Q14. The Prophet Muhammad PBUH gave the glad tidings of paradise to the Ashra Mubashara in which Hadith compilation most famously?
Answer: Sunan Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi
Explanation: The hadith naming all ten members of the Ashra Mubashara is most famously recorded in Sunan Abu Dawud and Jami al-Tirmidhi, both of which contain the comprehensive list.
Q15. Which companion narrated the largest number of Hadith from the Prophet PBUH, even surpassing the four Khulafa Rashidun in Hadith narration?
Answer: Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated over 5,000 hadiths, the largest number among all companions, because he devoted himself entirely to being with the Prophet ﷺ and memorizing his sayings.
Q16. The famous Companion who narrated the largest number of Ahadith in Sahih Bukhari and other collections is:
Answer: Abu Hurairah
Explanation: Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated the largest number of hadiths among all companions, with over 5,000 narrations recorded, due to his close companionship with the Prophet and his dedication to memorizing and transmitting hadith.
Q17. Aisha (RA) is estimated to have narrated approximately how many Ahadith, making her one of the most prolific narrators among women?
Answer: 2,210
Explanation: Aisha (RA), the wife of the Prophet (PBUH), is credited with narrating approximately 2,210 hadiths, making her one of the most prolific hadith narrators overall and the most prolific among women.
Q18. Which Companion narrated the second-largest number of Ahadith overall in the major Hadith collections?
Answer: Abdullah ibn Umar
Explanation: Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) narrated approximately 2,630 hadiths in the major collections, ranking second only to Abu Hurairah (RA) who tops the list with around 5,374 narrations.
Q19. How many Companions were martyred at Ghazwa Uhud?
Answer: 70
Explanation: Seventy Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) were martyred at the Battle of Uhud, including Hazrat Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib (RA), the Prophet's uncle, who was known as the "Lion of Allah."
Q20. Which famous early Muslim stalwart martyred later at Uhud is frequently highlighted alive and fighting fiercely at Badr in exam revision notes?
Answer: Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib framed as fearless attacker in Badr-Uhud arcs
Explanation: Hazrat Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib (RA), the Prophet's uncle, fought ferociously at Badr and was later martyred at Uhud by Wahshi ibn Harb; his arc from Badr to Uhud is a central narrative in early Islamic military history.