Sahaba and Companions of the Prophet MCQs 2026
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- Q1medium
Which female companion is remembered for providing water and medical aid to wounded soldiers during battles, notably at Uhud
💡 Explanation:Umm Ammarah (Nusaybah bint Ka'b) bravely defended the Prophet and treated wounded soldiers at the Battle of Uhud.
- Q2medium
Which female companion is known as "Dhat-un-Nitaqayn" (Possessor of Two Belts) for tearing her belt to tie provisions during the Hijrah
💡 Explanation:Asma bint Abi Bakr earned the title Dhat-un-Nitaqayn for tearing her belt into two to secure supplies during the Hijrah journey.
- Q3medium
Which young companion, a cousin of Khadijah (RA), was a Christian scholar who confirmed the Prophet's first revelation as true prophethood
💡 Explanation:Waraqah bin Nawfal, Khadijah's Christian cousin, confirmed to the Prophet that his experience matched true prophethood, similar to that of Musa (AS).
- Q4medium
Which companion led the conquest of the Levant (Syria) region, later succeeding as its governor
💡 Explanation:Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah led the conquest of Syria and served as its governor.
- Q5medium
Who took command at the Battle of Mu'tah after the three appointed commanders were martyred, turning the situation into an organized retreat
💡 Explanation:Khalid bin Waleed took command after the three commanders fell, skillfully leading an organized withdrawal, earning him the title Saifullah.
- Q6medium
Which companion is known for leading the conquest of Egypt during Umar's caliphate
💡 Explanation:Amr bin Al-As led the successful Muslim conquest of Egypt during the caliphate of Umar (RA).
- Q7medium
Which companion led the conquest of Persia and the decisive Battle of Qadisiyyah
💡 Explanation:Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas commanded Muslim forces at the decisive Battle of Qadisiyyah against the Sassanid Persian Empire.
- Q8medium
Which young companion is known as "Turjuman-ul-Quran" (Interpreter of the Quran) for his deep knowledge of Tafseer
💡 Explanation:Abdullah bin Abbas (RA), the Prophet's cousin, is renowned as Turjuman-ul-Quran for his expertise in Quranic exegesis.
- Q9medium
Which companion is famous for narrating extensively about the Prophet's daily life and household matters, having served him for ten years
💡 Explanation:Anas bin Malik (RA) served the Prophet for ten years and is a major narrator of Hadith about his daily life.
- Q10medium
Which companion is known for his extreme caution and precision in narrating Hadith, and for closely following the Prophet's practices
💡 Explanation:Abdullah bin Umar (RA) was known for meticulously following the Prophet's Sunnah and cautious Hadith narration.
- Q11medium
Which early companion is known for his asceticism and outspoken criticism of hoarding wealth
💡 Explanation:Abu Dharr al-Ghifari (RA) was known for his simplicity, piety, and strong stance against the hoarding of wealth.
- Q12medium
Which companion and his parents were among the first martyrs of Islam, tortured by the Quraysh
💡 Explanation:Ammar bin Yasir's parents, Yasir and Sumayyah, were the first martyrs of Islam; Sumayyah is especially honored as the first female martyr.
- Q13medium
Who is recognized as the first female martyr in Islam
💡 Explanation:Sumayyah bint Khayyat, mother of Ammar bin Yasir, is honored as the first martyr of Islam, killed for her faith.
- Q14medium
Who was the Prophet's adopted son, mentioned by name in the Quran
💡 Explanation:Zaid bin Harithah is the only companion mentioned by name in the Quran, in Surah Al-Ahzab.
- Q15medium
Who was Zaid bin Harithah's son, appointed by the Prophet to lead an army despite his young age
💡 Explanation:Usama bin Zaid was appointed to lead a military expedition despite being young, showing the Prophet's trust in him.
- Q16hard
Which chief of the Aws tribe in Madinah accepted Islam through Musab bin Umair's efforts, becoming highly influential
💡 Explanation:Sa'd bin Muadh and Usaid bin Hudair, both Aws chiefs, accepted Islam through Musab's efforts.
- Q17medium
Which Persian companion suggested the trench strategy at the Battle of the Trench
💡 Explanation:Salman al-Farsi (RA) suggested the trench-digging strategy based on Persian military tactics.
- Q18medium
Which companion is renowned as one of the greatest reciters and reference points for Quranic recitation, praised by the Prophet
💡 Explanation:Abdullah bin Masud, Muadh bin Jabal, and Ubay bin Ka'b were all praised by the Prophet as authoritative reciters of the Quran.
- Q19medium
Who was the young companion sent by the Prophet to teach Islam and the Quran in Madinah before the Hijrah
💡 Explanation:Musab bin Umair was sent to Madinah as an early teacher and ambassador of Islam before the Hijrah.
- Q20hard
Which companion is known for saying "I sold myself for the sake of Allah" and was praised in the Quran for his sacrifice
💡 Explanation:Suhaib al-Rumi (RA) gave up his wealth to migrate for Islam, and this sacrifice is referenced in Quranic commentary.
- Q21hard
Who was the standard-bearer of the Muslim army at several key battles, and a cousin of the Prophet who was also his son-in-law after Fatimah's death (referring to a different companion)
💡 Explanation:Musab bin Umair served as standard-bearer and was martyred at the Battle of Uhud holding the Muslim flag.
- Q22medium
Which ten companions were given the glad tidings of Paradise during their lifetime, collectively known as
💡 Explanation:Ashra Mubashara refers to the ten companions explicitly promised Paradise by the Prophet during their lifetimes.
- Q23hard
Who was the first person to migrate to Abyssinia among the companions, along with his wife
💡 Explanation:Abu Salamah and his wife Umm Salamah were among the first to migrate to Abyssinia.
- Q24medium
Which companion is known as "Ameen-ul-Ummah" (Trustee of the Nation)
💡 Explanation:Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah was given the title Ameen-ul-Ummah for his exceptional trustworthiness.
- Q25easy
Which young companion is famously known for his role as a caller to prayer (Muadhin) chosen by the Prophet himself
💡 Explanation:Bilal bin Rabah (RA) was chosen by the Prophet as the first Muadhin of Islam.
- Q26easy
Who among the companions is known as the "Sword of Allah" (Saifullah)
💡 Explanation:Khalid bin Waleed was given the title Saifullah (Sword of Allah) by the Prophet for his military skill.
- Q27medium
Which blind companion was appointed by the Prophet to lead Madinah in his absence and also served as a Muadhin
💡 Explanation:Abdullah bin Umm Maktum, though blind, was trusted by the Prophet to lead prayers and administer Madinah in his absence.
- Q28medium
Who was the Prophet's personal scribe who compiled the Quran under Abu Bakr and standardized it under Uthman
💡 Explanation:Zaid bin Thabit (RA) served as the Prophet's scribe and led the compilation and standardization of the Quran.
- Q29hard
Which companion, known as "Dhul-Janahayn" (possessor of two wings), was martyred at the Battle of Mu'tah after losing both arms holding the flag
💡 Explanation:Jafar bin Abi Talib earned the title Dhul-Janahayn after being martyred at Mu'tah while holding the banner with both arms in succession.
- Q30hard
Which three commanders were successively appointed to lead the army at the Battle of Mu'tah, all eventually falling except one
💡 Explanation:Zaid bin Harithah, Jafar bin Abi Talib, and Abdullah bin Rawaha were successively appointed commanders at Mu'tah; all three were martyred.
- Q31hard
Which companion led the funeral arrangements and practical matters immediately following the Prophet's death, alongside other senior companions
💡 Explanation:Ali (RA) and Abbas (RA), close relatives of the Prophet, were centrally involved in his burial preparations.
- Q32medium
Which uncle of the Prophet, though initially slow to accept Islam publicly, later became a respected companion and ancestor of the Abbasid dynasty
💡 Explanation:Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib (RA), the Prophet's uncle, later accepted Islam and became the ancestor of the later Abbasid caliphs.
- Q33hard
Which young companion, adopted into the Prophet's close circle and freed slave, later commanded troops despite his youth, following his father Zaid's example
💡 Explanation:Both Usama bin Zaid and Salim mawla Abi Hudhaifah, though of servile origin, rose to positions of trust and leadership.
- Q34medium
Which companion is remembered for a long life, becoming among the last surviving companions, and is a major source of numerous Hadith narrations
💡 Explanation:Anas bin Malik, Abu Hurairah, and Jabir bin Abdullah all lived relatively long lives and are major sources of Hadith.
- Q35hard
Which companion participated in numerous military campaigns and later authored significant early accounts of the Prophet's military expeditions (Maghazi)
💡 Explanation:Jabir bin Abdullah (RA) as a companion, and later scholars like Urwah bin Zubair, contributed to preserving accounts of the Prophet's military campaigns.
- Q36hard
Which companion, known for reciting the Quran beautifully, was killed at the Battle of Yamamah, contributing to the urgency of Quran compilation
💡 Explanation:Salim mawla Abi Hudhaifah, a respected reciter, was among those martyred at Yamamah, highlighting the need to preserve the Quran in written form.
- Q37medium
This event of Abu Bakr leading prayers during the Prophet's illness is often cited by scholars as evidence supporting what historical development
💡 Explanation:Many scholars view this event as an indication of the community's and the Prophet's implicit endorsement of Abu Bakr's leadership.
- Q38medium
Which companion led the Muslims in prayer at the direction of the Prophet during his final illness, when he was too weak to lead himself
💡 Explanation:Abu Bakr (RA) led the congregational prayers during the Prophet's final illness, at his explicit instruction.
- Q39medium
Which young companion, later a great scholar, is known for narrating extensively despite being only around 10 years old at the Prophet's death
💡 Explanation:Abdullah bin Abbas (RA), though young when the Prophet died, went on to become one of the greatest scholars among the companions.
- Q40hard
Which wife of the Prophet advised him wisely during the tense negotiations at Hudaybiyyah, helping resolve a difficult situation with the companions
💡 Explanation:Umm Salamah (RA) gave the Prophet wise counsel during the Hudaybiyyah negotiations, helping ease tensions among the companions.
- Q41medium
Which companion, a former Roman/Byzantine, is remembered among the early converts alongside Salman al-Farsi and Bilal, representing diverse origins among the Sahaba
💡 Explanation:Suhaib ar-Rumi (the Roman) represented the diverse ethnic backgrounds among the early companions of the Prophet.
- Q42medium
The Prophet made a special supplication for Abdullah bin Abbas (RA), asking Allah to grant him what specific gift
💡 Explanation:The Prophet prayed specifically that Abdullah bin Abbas be granted deep understanding of religion and skill in Quranic interpretation.
- Q43medium
Which young companion, known for his exceptional memory, was chosen to compile the Quran due to his skill despite his young age
💡 Explanation:Zaid bin Thabit (RA), though young, was chosen for Quran compilation due to his precision, memory, and closeness to the Prophet as scribe.
- Q44hard
Which companion led the funeral prayer of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), given his status as a jurist and closeness to the Prophet
💡 Explanation:Tradition holds that no single person led the Prophet's funeral prayer; instead, people entered in groups and prayed individually.
- Q45hard
Which female companion, a skilled physician and nurse, treated wounded soldiers during several battles including Khandaq
💡 Explanation:Rufaida al-Aslamiya is often regarded as the first female nurse in Islamic history, treating wounded soldiers during battles.
- Q46medium
Which female companion is known for her role in narrating extensively about household matters and Islamic jurisprudence related to women
💡 Explanation:Both Aisha and Umm Salamah (RA) were significant scholarly authorities, narrating extensively on matters of Fiqh and household practice.
- Q47easy
Which companion served the Prophet as a young boy for ten years and later became a highly respected transmitter of details about the Prophet's daily conduct
💡 Explanation:Anas bin Malik (RA) served the Prophet from a young age for ten years, gaining intimate knowledge of his daily habits and character.
- Q48hard
Which companion is recorded as the first person to shoot an arrow in defense of Islam, earning special mention from the Prophet
💡 Explanation:Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (RA) was noted as the first to shoot an arrow for the cause of Islam, earning the Prophet's praise.
- Q49medium
Which companion, a skilled archer, played a crucial role defending the Prophet at the Battle of Uhud
💡 Explanation:Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas, Talha bin Ubaidullah, and Zubair bin Al-Awwam all displayed remarkable bravery defending the Prophet at Uhud.
- Q50medium
Which companion is remembered for shielding the Prophet with his own body at Uhud, sustaining severe wounds while protecting him
💡 Explanation:Talha bin Ubaidullah (RA) shielded the Prophet with his body at Uhud, sustaining severe injuries and earning the title "Talha al-Khair."
- Q51medium
Which companion, blind in his later years, is remembered for his devoted memorization of the entire Quran and his role as an early companion
💡 Explanation:Abdullah bin Masud (RA), one of the earliest converts, was renowned for his deep knowledge of the Quran and closeness to the Prophet.
- Q52hard
Which young companion accompanied the Prophet so closely that he was known as the Prophet's "shoe-bearer and secret-keeper"
💡 Explanation:Hudhaifah bin al-Yaman (RA) was entrusted by the Prophet with secret knowledge, including the identities of hypocrites in Madinah.
- Q53medium
Which companion is known for being entrusted by the Prophet with confidential knowledge about the identities of hypocrites (Munafiqun) in Madinah
💡 Explanation:Hudhaifah (RA) was uniquely entrusted with this sensitive information, earning him the title "Companion of the Secret."
- Q54medium
Which companion is known by the title "Hawari-e-Rasool" (Disciple of the Messenger)
💡 Explanation:Zubair bin Al-Awwam (RA) was given the title Hawari-e-Rasool for his close, devoted support of the Prophet.
- Q55medium
Which companion was sent by the Prophet as governor and teacher to Yemen, famous for his response about how he would judge
💡 Explanation:Muadh bin Jabal, sent to Yemen, famously explained he would judge by the Quran, then Sunnah, then his own reasoning (Ijtihad).
- Q56hard
Which companion is known as "Hakam-ul-Ummah" for his role in resolving disputes with wisdom
💡 Explanation:Muadh bin Jabal was praised by the Prophet for his knowledge and was sent to Yemen to teach and judge based on his sound reasoning.
- Q57easy
Which prominent companion is celebrated for narrating a vast number of Hadith and later became a great jurist in Madinah
💡 Explanation:Abu Hurairah (RA), despite converting later in the Prophet's life, narrated the most Hadith due to his dedication to learning and memorization.
- Q58medium
Approximately how many Hadith are attributed to Abu Hurairah (RA)
💡 Explanation:Abu Hurairah (RA) is credited with narrating approximately 5,374 Hadith, the highest number among companions.
- Q59medium
Which companion, known for his generosity, was among the wealthiest of the early Muslims and financed many causes for Islam
💡 Explanation:Abdur Rahman bin Awf, Talha, and Uthman (RA) were all known for substantial wealth used generously in service of Islam.
- Q60hard
Which companion, one of the Ashra Mubashara, was known for never having refused any request made to him and for his exceptional business acumen
💡 Explanation:Abdur Rahman bin Awf (RA) built substantial wealth through trade and was known for his exceptional generosity.