Choose the term that matches this description: the fourth Caliph of Islam and cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Prophets and Companions question asks: Choose the term that matches this description: the fourth Caliph of Islam and cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The correct choice is B. Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (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. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Why not A: “Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” does not fit this question. The answer is Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
- B. Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) ✓
- C. Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Why not C: “Prophet Ibrahim (AS)” does not fit this question. The answer is Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
- D. Prophet Isa (AS)
Why not D: “Prophet Isa (AS)” does not fit this question. The answer is Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
Correct answer
B. Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
Explanation
Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) (option B) is the accepted answer to “Choose the term that matches this description: the fourth Caliph of Islam and cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).”. Option A (Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)) does not fit this question. Option C (Prophet Ibrahim (AS)) does not fit this question. Option D (Prophet Isa (AS)) does not fit this question. For this Prophets and Companions question, the accepted answer is Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA).
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Prophets and Companions
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