Correct Answer:
A. Utbah
Explanation:
In the Battle of Badr (Ghazwa Badr), Hazrat Ali (RA) famously killed Walid bin Utbah during the initial single-combat duels.
The Famous Opening Duels
According to classical Arab warfare traditions, the battle began with single-combat challenges. Three premier warriors from the Quraysh stepped forward, and three Muslim heroes rose to face them:
- Hazrat Ali (RA) fought and swiftly killed Walid bin Utbah.
- Hazrat Hamza (RA) fought and killed Utbah bin Rabi'ah (or Shaybah, depending on varying historical narrations).
- Hazrat Ubaydah bin al-Harith (RA) fought Shaybah bin Rabi'ah. After both wounded each other, Hazrat Ali (RA) and Hazrat Hamza (RA) stepped in to finish off the opponent and carried the wounded Hazrat Ubaydah (RA) back to the Muslim lines.
Overall Casualties
Historical accounts from early Islamic scholars note that around 70 polytheists were killed during the entire battle. Due to his extraordinary swordsmanship, Hazrat Ali (RA) is credited in some reports with killing a significant portion of the enemy fighters, including notable Meccan warriors such as Nawfal bin Khuwaylid and Al-As bin Sa'id.