Which companion of the Prophet (PBUH) is known as the 'Gate of Knowledge'?
A
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
C
Hazrat Ali (RA)
D
Hazrat Ibn Abbas (RA)
Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Ali (RA)
Explanation:
Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) is referred to as the Gate of Knowledge based on a saying attributed to the Prophet (PBUH): I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate. He was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet and is revered in both Sunni and Shia traditions for his profound knowledge jurisprudence and eloquence.