Simple Religious Questions about the Divine Books
Here is a collection of simple religious questions regarding the Divine Books:
- How many Divine Books are mentioned in the Holy Quran?
The Holy Quran mentions five Divine Books: the Holy Quran, the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms (Zabur), and the Scrolls of Abraham (peace be upon him).
- What is the last Divine Book revealed by God to His prophets and messengers?
The last Divine Book revealed by Allah is the Holy Quran, sent down to His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- What is the book that was revealed to Prophet Jesus?
The Gospel; as stated in the Holy Quran: “And We sent after them Jesus, the son of Mary, confirming what was before him of the Torah, and We gave him the Gospel, in which was guidance and light, and confirming what was before it of the Torah, and a guidance and an admonition for the righteous.”
- On which prophet was the Psalms (Zabur) revealed?
It was revealed to Prophet David (peace be upon him), as stated in the Quran: “And We gave David the Zabur.”
Simple Religious Questions about Quranic Chapters
Here are some straightforward questions related to the chapters of the Quran:
- Which chapter of the Quran is equivalent to a third of the Quran?
It is Surah Al-Ikhlas; as narrated by Abu Darda (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Is any of you unable to recite a third of the Quran in a night? They asked: How can one recite a third of the Quran in a night? He replied: Say, ‘He is Allah, One,’ for it is equivalent to a third of the Quran.”
- What is the chapter known as the chapter of fighting?
It is Surah Muhammad, which addresses the laws of combat.
- Which chapter does not begin with the basmala (In the name of Allah)?
It is Surah At-Tawbah.
- Which chapter begins with the names of two fruits?
It is Surah At-Teen, as indicated in the verse: “By the fig and the olive.”
- Which chapter ends with the letter ‘dāl’ in all its verses?
It is Surah Al-Ikhlas, which states: “Say, ‘He is Allah, One. Allah, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born. Nor is there to Him any equivalent.’”
- Which chapter is named after one of the names of Allah?
It is Surah Ar-Rahman.
Simple Religious Questions about the Companions and Followers
Below is a set of simple religious questions concerning the companions and followers of the Prophet:
- Who is the companion mentioned by name in the Quran?
It is Zaid ibn Harithah (may Allah be pleased with him), as Allah states in His book: “So when Zaid had no longer any need of her, We married her to you, that there not be upon the believers any discomfort concerning the wife of their adopted son.”
- Which companion’s death caused the Throne of the Most Merciful to shake?
It is Sa’d ibn Mu’adh (may Allah be pleased with him), as narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, as the funeral of Sa’d ibn Mu’adh was before them: His death caused the Throne of the Most Merciful to shake.”
- Which companion was the subject of Surah Abasa?
It is Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum (may Allah be pleased with him).
- Which companion is known as the “one washed by the angels”?
It is Hanzalah ibn Abi ‘Amir Al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him).
- Which companion is referred to as “the possessor of two lights”?
It is Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him).
- Which companion is titled “the Sword of Allah unleashed”?
It is Khalid ibn Al-Walid (may Allah be pleased with him).
Simple Religious Questions about the Prophetic Tradition
Presented below are straightforward questions about the Prophetic tradition:
- What are the categories of the Prophetic tradition?
The Prophetic tradition is divided into three categories: the verbal tradition, the practical tradition, and the tacit approval tradition.
- What is the rank of the Prophetic tradition among the sources of Islamic legislation?
The Prophetic tradition is considered the second source of Islamic legislation after the Holy Quran.
- What is the tacit approval tradition?
The tacit approval tradition refers to actions and sayings of the companions that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) observed and approved either by his silence or by explicitly endorsing them.
Simple Religious Questions about the Prophets
Here are some simple questions about the prophets:
- Which prophet was sent to the people of ‘Aad?
It was Hud (peace be upon him).
- What was the miracle of Prophet Salih?
It was the she-camel, as stated in the Quran: “And O my people, this is the she-camel of Allah, a sign for you; so leave her to graze in Allah’s earth, and do not touch her with harm, lest a painful punishment seize you.”
- Which prophet was cast into the fire?
It was Ibrahim (peace be upon him), as Allah says: “We said, O fire, be cool and safe upon Ibrahim.”
- Which prophet killed Goliath?
It was Dawood (peace be upon him), as stated: “And they defeated them by permission of Allah, and David killed Goliath.”
- Which prophet is known as “the one with the fish”?
It is Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him).
- Which prophet was ransomed by Allah with a ram?
It was Ismail (peace be upon him); Allah provided a ram for his father Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to sacrifice instead of his son Ismail.
Simple Religious Questions about Prophet Muhammad
Here are some simple questions about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him):
- Where was the Prophet (peace be upon him) born?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was born in Mecca.
- In which year was the Prophet (peace be upon him) born?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was born in the Year of the Elephant.
- Who cared for the Prophet (peace be upon him) after his mother’s death?
His grandfather, Abdul Muttalib.
- Whom did the Prophet (peace be upon him) refer to as “my mother after my mother”?
The woman referred to by the Prophet (peace be upon him) as “my mother after my mother” is Umm Aiman Barakah Al-Habashiyyah.
- What is the nickname of the Prophet (peace be upon him)?
It is Abu Al-Qasim.
- What title did the Prophet (peace be upon him) hold among his people before his Prophethood?
He was known among his people as the “Trustworthy” (Al-Amin).
Simple Religious Questions about Legal Rulings
Here is a list of simple questions regarding legal rulings:
- What is the ruling on men wearing gold?
Wearing gold for men is prohibited; as Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: “The Prophet (peace be upon him) took silk in his right hand and gold in his left hand and said: ‘These two are forbidden for the males of my Ummah.’”
- What is the ruling on consuming alcohol?
Drinking alcohol is prohibited; as Allah says: “O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Shaytan, so avoid it that you may be successful.”
- What is the ruling for someone who forgets a prayer and remembers it after its time has ended?
If someone forgets a prayer, they should perform it upon remembering; as Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever forgets a prayer or sleeps through it, the expiation for it is to pray it when he remembers it.”
- What is the ruling on usury?
Usury is prohibited; as Allah says: “O you who have believed, do not consume usury, doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah that you may be successful.”
- What is the ruling on intentional murder?
Intentional murder is prohibited; as Allah – the Exalted – states in His book: “And whoever kills a believer intentionally, his recompense is Hell, wherein he will abide eternally, and Allah will be angry with him and curse him and prepare for him a great punishment.”
Simple Religious Questions about the Names of Allah
Presented here are some simple questions about the names of Allah:
- How many Names does Allah have?
Allah has ninety-nine names; the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Indeed, Allah has ninety-nine names, one hundred minus one, and whoever counts them will enter Paradise.”
- What does the name “Al-Wadud” mean?
The name “Al-Wadud” signifies God’s profound love for His devoted servants.
- What does the name “Al-Fattah” denote?
The name “Al-Fattah” refers to the One who opens every closed matter with His care and guidance.
- What does the name “Al-‘Afuww” mean?
“Al-‘Afuww” designates the One who erases sins and pardons transgressions.
- What is the meaning of the name “Al-Warith”?
The name “Al-Warith” signifies the One to whom ownership returns after the demise of its owners.
- What does the name “Al-Muqsit” indicate?
“Al-Muqsit” refers to the One who grants justice to the oppressed against the oppressor.
Simple Religious Questions about Islamic Jurisprudence
Here is a series of simple questions regarding Islamic jurisprudence:
- What is the definition of Islamic jurisprudence?
Islamic jurisprudence is the knowledge of legal rulings derived from their detailed evidence through reasoning.
- What are the four main schools of Islamic jurisprudence?
The Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools.
- What are the generally agreed-upon sources of Islamic jurisprudence?
The four generally accepted sources among jurists are the Holy Quran, the Prophetic tradition, consensus, and analogy.
- What are the sources of Islamic jurisprudence that are not universally agreed upon?
There are six: preference (Istihsan), presumption of continuity (Istihsad), public interest (Maslahah Mursalah), customary practices, previous scriptures, and the position of companions.
- Who is the founder of the Hanafi school?
It is Imam Abu Hanifa An-Nu’man (may Allah be pleased with him).
- Who is the founder of the Maliki school?
It is Imam Malik ibn Anas Al-Asbahi (may Allah be pleased with him), known as the Imam of the People of Medina.
- Who is the founder of the Shafi’i school?
It is Imam Muhammad ibn Idris Al-Shafi’i (may Allah be pleased with him).
- Who is the founder of the Hanbali school?
It is Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal Al-Shaybani (may Allah be pleased with him).