Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) is known as \"Asadullah\" (Lion of Allah)?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic Studies question asks: Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) is known as \"Asadullah\" (Lion of Allah)? The correct choice is B. Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA). Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
Why not A: Umar (RA) is known as Al-Farooq.
- B. Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA) ✓
- C. Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)
Why not C: Khalid (RA) is known as Saifullah (Sword of Allah).
- D. Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
Why not D: Ali (RA) has many titles, but Asadullah classically refers to Hamza (RA).
Correct answer
B. Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA)
Explanation
Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA) is the term that matches “Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) is known as \"Asadullah\" (Lion of Allah)” (option B). Option A (Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)) is wrong: Umar (RA) is known as Al-Farooq. Option C (Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)) is wrong: Khalid (RA) is known as Saifullah (Sword of Allah). Option D (Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)) is wrong: Ali (RA) has many titles, but Asadullah classically refers to Hamza (RA). Keep Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA) as the Islamic Studies fact for this stem.
Source: Seerah — Battle of Uhud accounts
Tags: Seerah, Islamic History
Relevant exams: PPSC Lecturer, FPSC CSS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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