Difficult Religious Questions and Their Answers
Below is a collection of various challenging religious questions along with their corresponding answers.
Who was the first to document the principles of Islamic jurisprudence?
It is said that Abu Yusuf and Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Shaybani, students of Abu Hanifa (may Allah have mercy on them), were among the first to document the fundamentals of jurisprudence. However, their writings have not been preserved. Traditionally, it is believed that Imam al-Shafi’i was the first to write about the principles of Islamic jurisprudence in his book, ‘Al-Risala’.
What is the reward for someone who recites, “In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can harm in the heavens or the earth, and He is the Hearing, the Knowing”?
Whoever recites this invocation will be protected by Allah from all harm, and they will be saved from sudden adversity.
When was the Prophet Muhammad’s Mosque built?
The mosque was constructed in the first year of the Hijrah, immediately after his arrival in Medina.
Challenging Questions about the Quran with Answers
Here is a set of difficult questions related to the Holy Quran along with their answers:
What does the phrase “We will brand him on the snout” mean?
This indicates that the individual will be marked with black on their nose on the Day of Judgment, serving as a clear and evident sign. The reference to the snout (or nose) pertains to a part representing the whole, implying that the person’s entire face will be darkened. It is also interpreted that they will bear a disgrace that will never leave them and will be recognized by it.
What was the duration of the revelation of the Holy Quran?
The revelation of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) spanned approximately twenty-three years, from the time of his prophethood until his passing.
What are the gems, stones, and minerals mentioned in the Holy Book?
The Quran mentions various precious items, including pearls, gold, rubies, silver, corals, iron, clay (dry dirt), and سجّيل, which refers to a mixture of stone and clay.
Difficult Questions about the Companions with Answers
Here is a series of challenging questions regarding the companions of the Prophet, along with their answers.
Who were the muezzins during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
The muezzins included Bilal ibn Rabah, Amr ibn Um Makthum, and Abu Mahdhurah (may Allah be pleased with them). Additionally, there was a fourth muezzin for the Mosque of Quba, which was Sa’d al-Qarz.
Who were the companions of the Prophet who resembled him the most?
Among them were Hasan and Husayn, the sons of Ali ibn Abi Talib, Ja’far ibn Abi Talib, Abdullah ibn Ja’far, Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith, Quthum ibn al-Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib, Abdullah ibn Nawfal, Muslim ibn Matab ibn Abi Lahab, Mus’ab ibn Umair, and Sa’ib ibn Ubaid ibn Abdul Manaf (may Allah be pleased with them all).
Which companion was given the key to the Kaaba by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the conquest of Mecca?
This honor was bestowed upon Uthman ibn Talha (may Allah be pleased with him).
Who was the companion that the angels listened to while he recited Surah Al-Baqarah?
This companion was either Asid ibn Hudhayr (may Allah be pleased with him) or Thabit ibn Qais (may Allah be pleased with them both).
Who are the four whom Paradise longs for?
The individuals whom Paradise yearns for include Ali ibn Abi Talib, Ammar ibn Yasir, Salman al-Farsi, and Al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad, as mentioned in a narration that also includes Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with them all).