Sahaba and Companions of the Prophet MCQs 2026

Which female companion is remembered for providing water and medical aid to wounded soldiers during battles, notably at Uhud

1. A Umm Ammarah (Nusaybah bint Ka'b) ✓
2. B Aisha bint Abi Bakr ✓
3. C Umm Salamah ✓
4. D Asma bint Abi Bakr ✓

Which female companion is known as "Dhat-un-Nitaqayn" (Possessor of Two Belts) for tearing her belt to tie provisions during the Hijrah

1. A Asma bint Abi Bakr ✓
2. B Aisha bint Abi Bakr ✓
3. C Umm Salamah ✓
4. D Fatimah bint Muhammad ✓

Which young companion, a cousin of Khadijah (RA), was a Christian scholar who confirmed the Prophet's first revelation as true prophethood

1. A Waraqah bin Nawfal ✓
2. B Zaid bin Amr ✓
3. C Uthman bin Huwayrith ✓
4. D Qais bin Sa'ib ✓

Which companion led the conquest of the Levant (Syria) region, later succeeding as its governor

1. A Khalid bin Waleed ✓
2. B Amr bin Al-As ✓
3. C Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓
4. D Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓

Who took command at the Battle of Mu'tah after the three appointed commanders were martyred, turning the situation into an organized retreat

1. A Khalid bin Waleed ✓
2. B Amr bin Al-As ✓
3. C Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓
4. D Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓

Which companion is known for leading the conquest of Egypt during Umar's caliphate

1. A Khalid bin Waleed ✓
2. B Amr bin Al-As ✓
3. C Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
4. D Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓

Which companion led the conquest of Persia and the decisive Battle of Qadisiyyah

1. A Khalid bin Waleed ✓
2. B Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
3. C Amr bin Al-As ✓
4. D Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓

Which young companion is known as "Turjuman-ul-Quran" (Interpreter of the Quran) for his deep knowledge of Tafseer

1. A Abdullah bin Umar ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Abbas ✓
3. C Abdullah bin Masud ✓
4. D Abdullah bin Amr ✓

Which companion is famous for narrating extensively about the Prophet's daily life and household matters, having served him for ten years

1. A Anas bin Malik ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Abbas ✓
3. C Zaid bin Thabit ✓
4. D Abu Hurairah ✓

Which companion is known for his extreme caution and precision in narrating Hadith, and for closely following the Prophet's practices

1. A Abdullah bin Umar ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Abbas ✓
3. C Anas bin Malik ✓
4. D Jabir bin Abdullah ✓

Which early companion is known for his asceticism and outspoken criticism of hoarding wealth

1. A Abu Dharr al-Ghifari ✓
2. B Salman al-Farsi ✓
3. C Ammar bin Yasir ✓
4. D Khabbab bin Al-Aratt ✓

Which companion and his parents were among the first martyrs of Islam, tortured by the Quraysh

1. A Ammar bin Yasir ✓
2. B Bilal bin Rabah ✓
3. C Khabbab bin Al-Aratt ✓
4. D Suhaib al-Rumi ✓

Who is recognized as the first female martyr in Islam

1. A Sumayyah bint Khayyat ✓
2. B Khadijah bint Khuwaylid ✓
3. C Umm Salamah ✓
4. D Zainab bint Jahsh ✓

Who was the Prophet's adopted son, mentioned by name in the Quran

1. A Zaid bin Harithah ✓
2. B Usama bin Zaid ✓
3. C Salman al-Farsi ✓
4. D Ammar bin Yasir ✓

Who was Zaid bin Harithah's son, appointed by the Prophet to lead an army despite his young age

1. A Usama bin Zaid ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Zaid ✓
3. C Ali bin Zaid ✓
4. D Salim bin Zaid ✓

Which chief of the Aws tribe in Madinah accepted Islam through Musab bin Umair's efforts, becoming highly influential

1. A Sa'd bin Muadh ✓
2. B Sa'd bin Ubadah ✓
3. C Usaid bin Hudair ✓
4. D Both A and C ✓

Which Persian companion suggested the trench strategy at the Battle of the Trench

1. A Suhaib al-Rumi ✓
2. B Salman al-Farsi ✓
3. C Bilal bin Rabah ✓
4. D Ammar bin Yasir ✓

Which companion is renowned as one of the greatest reciters and reference points for Quranic recitation, praised by the Prophet

1. A Abdullah bin Masud ✓
2. B Muadh bin Jabal ✓
3. C Ubay bin Ka'b ✓
4. D All of the above ✓

Who was the young companion sent by the Prophet to teach Islam and the Quran in Madinah before the Hijrah

1. A Musab bin Umair ✓
2. B Zaid bin Harithah ✓
3. C Talha bin Ubaidullah ✓
4. D Sa'd bin Muadh ✓

Which companion is known for saying "I sold myself for the sake of Allah" and was praised in the Quran for his sacrifice

1. A Suhaib al-Rumi ✓
2. B Salman al-Farsi ✓
3. C Abu Dharr al-Ghifari ✓
4. D Khabbab bin Al-Aratt ✓

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)

1. A Ali bin Abi Talib ✓
2. B Zubair bin Al-Awwam ✓
3. C Musab bin Umair ✓
4. D Ja'far bin Abi Talib ✓

Which ten companions were given the glad tidings of Paradise during their lifetime, collectively known as

1. A Ashra Mubashara ✓
2. B Ahl-e-Suffah ✓
3. C Ansar-e-Nabi ✓
4. D Muhajireen-e-Awwaleen ✓

Who was the first person to migrate to Abyssinia among the companions, along with his wife

1. A Jafar bin Abi Talib ✓
2. B Uthman bin Affan ✓
3. C Zubair bin Al-Awwam ✓
4. D Abu Salamah ✓

Which companion is known as "Ameen-ul-Ummah" (Trustee of the Nation)

1. A Khalid bin Waleed ✓
2. B Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓
3. C Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
4. D Talha bin Ubaidullah ✓

Which young companion is famously known for his role as a caller to prayer (Muadhin) chosen by the Prophet himself

1. A Abdullah bin Umm Maktum ✓
2. B Bilal bin Rabah ✓
3. C Sa'd al-Qari ✓
4. D Abu Mahdhurah ✓

Who among the companions is known as the "Sword of Allah" (Saifullah)

1. A Khalid bin Waleed ✓
2. B Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
3. C Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓
4. D Zubair bin Al-Awwam ✓

Which blind companion was appointed by the Prophet to lead Madinah in his absence and also served as a Muadhin

1. A Abdullah bin Umm Maktum ✓
2. B Zaid bin Thabit ✓
3. C Muadh bin Jabal ✓
4. D Ubay bin Ka'b ✓

Who was the Prophet's personal scribe who compiled the Quran under Abu Bakr and standardized it under Uthman

1. A Ali bin Abi Talib ✓
2. B Zaid bin Thabit ✓
3. C Ubay bin Ka'b ✓
4. D Abdullah bin Masud ✓

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

1. A Zaid bin Harithah ✓
2. B Jafar bin Abi Talib ✓
3. C Abdullah bin Rawaha ✓
4. D Khalid bin Waleed ✓

Which three commanders were successively appointed to lead the army at the Battle of Mu'tah, all eventually falling except one

1. A Zaid, Jafar, and Abdullah bin Rawaha ✓
2. B Khalid, Zubair, and Talha ✓
3. C Sa'd, Abu Ubaidah, and Ali ✓
4. D Umar, Uthman, and Ali ✓

Which companion led the funeral arrangements and practical matters immediately following the Prophet's death, alongside other senior companions

1. A Ali bin Abi Talib and Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib ✓
2. B Only Abu Bakr ✓
3. C Only Umar ✓
4. D Only Zaid bin Thabit ✓

Which uncle of the Prophet, though initially slow to accept Islam publicly, later became a respected companion and ancestor of the Abbasid dynasty

1. A Abu Talib ✓
2. B Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib ✓
3. C Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib ✓
4. D Abu Lahab ✓

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

1. A Usama bin Zaid ✓
2. B Salim mawla Abi Hudhaifah ✓
3. C Both were notable young commanders among freed slaves/mawali ✓
4. D Anas bin Malik ✓

Which companion is remembered for a long life, becoming among the last surviving companions, and is a major source of numerous Hadith narrations

1. A Anas bin Malik ✓
2. B Abu Hurairah ✓
3. C Jabir bin Abdullah ✓
4. D All lived notably long and narrated extensively ✓

Which companion participated in numerous military campaigns and later authored significant early accounts of the Prophet's military expeditions (Maghazi)

1. A Jabir bin Abdullah ✓
2. B Urwah bin Zubair (a Tabi'i, son of Zubair) ✓
3. C Both contributed important early accounts ✓
4. D Abdullah bin Masud ✓

Which companion, known for reciting the Quran beautifully, was killed at the Battle of Yamamah, contributing to the urgency of Quran compilation

1. A Salim mawla Abi Hudhaifah ✓
2. B Zaid bin Thabit ✓
3. C Ubay bin Ka'b ✓
4. D Abdullah bin Masud ✓

This event of Abu Bakr leading prayers during the Prophet's illness is often cited by scholars as evidence supporting what historical development

1. A His suitability and precedence for the caliphate afterward ✓
2. B His military skill ✓
3. C His wealth ✓
4. D His scholarly writings ✓

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

1. A Umar bin Al-Khattab ✓
2. B Abu Bakr (RA) ✓
3. C Ali bin Abi Talib ✓
4. D Uthman bin Affan ✓

Which young companion, later a great scholar, is known for narrating extensively despite being only around 10 years old at the Prophet's death

1. A Abdullah bin Abbas ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Umar ✓
3. C Anas bin Malik ✓
4. D Jabir bin Abdullah ✓

Which wife of the Prophet advised him wisely during the tense negotiations at Hudaybiyyah, helping resolve a difficult situation with the companions

1. A Aisha bint Abi Bakr ✓
2. B Umm Salamah ✓
3. C Hafsa bint Umar ✓
4. D Zainab bint Jahsh ✓

Which companion, a former Roman/Byzantine, is remembered among the early converts alongside Salman al-Farsi and Bilal, representing diverse origins among the Sahaba

1. A Suhaib ar-Rumi ✓
2. B Ammar bin Yasir ✓
3. C Khabbab bin Al-Aratt ✓
4. D Zaid bin Harithah ✓

The Prophet made a special supplication for Abdullah bin Abbas (RA), asking Allah to grant him what specific gift

1. A Wisdom in wealth ✓
2. B Understanding of religion (Fiqh) and knowledge of interpretation ✓
3. C Military skill ✓
4. D Long life only ✓

Which young companion, known for his exceptional memory, was chosen to compile the Quran due to his skill despite his young age

1. A Zaid bin Thabit ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Masud ✓
3. C Ubay bin Ka'b ✓
4. D Muadh bin Jabal ✓

Which companion led the funeral prayer of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), given his status as a jurist and closeness to the Prophet

1. A Abu Bakr (RA), who led it informally as people prayed individually ✓
2. B Umar bin Al-Khattab ✓
3. C Ali bin Abi Talib ✓
4. D No single Imam led it; people prayed individually in groups ✓

Which female companion, a skilled physician and nurse, treated wounded soldiers during several battles including Khandaq

1. A Rufaida al-Aslamiya ✓
2. B Umm Ammarah ✓
3. C Aisha bint Abi Bakr ✓
4. D Asma bint Abi Bakr ✓

Which female companion is known for her role in narrating extensively about household matters and Islamic jurisprudence related to women

1. A Aisha bint Abi Bakr ✓
2. B Umm Salamah ✓
3. C Both A and B were significant scholarly narrators ✓
4. D Fatimah bint Muhammad ✓

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

1. A Anas bin Malik ✓
2. B Zaid bin Thabit ✓
3. C Abdullah bin Abbas ✓
4. D Jabir bin Abdullah ✓

Which companion is recorded as the first person to shoot an arrow in defense of Islam, earning special mention from the Prophet

1. A Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
2. B Zubair bin Al-Awwam ✓
3. C Khalid bin Waleed ✓
4. D Abu Ubaidah ✓

Which companion, a skilled archer, played a crucial role defending the Prophet at the Battle of Uhud

1. A Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
2. B Talha bin Ubaidullah ✓
3. C Zubair bin Al-Awwam ✓
4. D All of the above showed exceptional bravery at Uhud ✓

Which companion is remembered for shielding the Prophet with his own body at Uhud, sustaining severe wounds while protecting him

1. A Talha bin Ubaidullah ✓
2. B Zubair bin Al-Awwam ✓
3. C Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
4. D Ali bin Abi Talib ✓

Which companion, blind in his later years, is remembered for his devoted memorization of the entire Quran and his role as an early companion

1. A Abdullah bin Umm Maktum ✓
2. B Zaid bin Thabit ✓
3. C Abdullah bin Masud ✓
4. D Ubay bin Ka'b ✓

Which young companion accompanied the Prophet so closely that he was known as the Prophet's "shoe-bearer and secret-keeper"

1. A Abdullah bin Masud ✓
2. B Hudhaifah bin al-Yaman ✓
3. C Anas bin Malik ✓
4. D Zaid bin Thabit ✓

Which companion is known for being entrusted by the Prophet with confidential knowledge about the identities of hypocrites (Munafiqun) in Madinah

1. A Hudhaifah bin al-Yaman ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Masud ✓
3. C Salman al-Farsi ✓
4. D Ammar bin Yasir ✓

Which companion is known by the title "Hawari-e-Rasool" (Disciple of the Messenger)

1. A Zubair bin Al-Awwam ✓
2. B Talha bin Ubaidullah ✓
3. C Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
4. D Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓

Which companion was sent by the Prophet as governor and teacher to Yemen, famous for his response about how he would judge

1. A Muadh bin Jabal ✓
2. B Abdullah bin Masud ✓
3. C Ammar bin Yasir ✓
4. D Sa'd bin Muadh ✓

Which companion is known as "Hakam-ul-Ummah" for his role in resolving disputes with wisdom

1. A Abdullah bin Abbas ✓
2. B Muadh bin Jabal ✓
3. C Zaid bin Thabit ✓
4. D Abu Musa al-Ashari ✓

Which prominent companion is celebrated for narrating a vast number of Hadith and later became a great jurist in Madinah

1. A Abdullah bin Umar ✓
2. B Abu Hurairah ✓
3. C Zaid bin Thabit ✓
4. D Jabir bin Abdullah ✓

Approximately how many Hadith are attributed to Abu Hurairah (RA)

1. A Around 1,000 ✓
2. B Around 2,500 ✓
3. C Around 5,374 ✓
4. D Around 10,000 ✓

Which companion, known for his generosity, was among the wealthiest of the early Muslims and financed many causes for Islam

1. A Abdur Rahman bin Awf ✓
2. B Talha bin Ubaidullah ✓
3. C Uthman bin Affan ✓
4. D All three were noted for their wealth and generosity ✓

Which companion, one of the Ashra Mubashara, was known for never having refused any request made to him and for his exceptional business acumen

1. A Abdur Rahman bin Awf ✓
2. B Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas ✓
3. C Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah ✓
4. D Talha bin Ubaidullah ✓