Which Sahabi was known by the title ‘Saifullah’ (The Sword of Allah)?
AHazrat Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (RA)
BHazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA)
CHazrat Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)
DHazrat Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah (RA)
Explanation
Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) was bestowed the honorable title ‘Saifullah’ (The Sword of Allah) by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) following his brilliant military leadership during the Battle of Mu’tah (8 AH). Hazrat Hamza (RA) held the title ‘Asadullah’ (Lion of Allah) and ‘Sayyid al-Shuhada’, while Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (RA) was known as ‘Amin-ul-Ummah’ (Trustee of the Nation).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Seerah of Prophet (PBUH)
- Subtopic: Titles of Companions (Sahaba)
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