Challenging Religious Questions About the Prophets
Below is a collection of difficult questions regarding the prophets along with their answers:
How many prophets of Allah – Glory be to Him – are mentioned in the Holy Quran?
There are a total of twenty-five prophets and messengers mentioned in the Holy Quran. Eighteen of these are referenced in Surah Al-An’am, while the remainder appears in various other Surahs. The prophets include: Adam, Hud, Salih, Shuayb, Idris, Dhul-Kifl, and Muhammad, peace be upon them all.
Which prophet is described by the title “Gift of God”?
This refers to the prophet Isaac – peace be upon him.
Who are the “Possessors of Firm Resolve” among the prophets, and why are they called so?
The “Possessors of Firm Resolve” consist of five prophets: Muhammad (peace be upon him), Noah, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them all). They are called this due to their exceptional determination in calling people to God, their perseverance in the face of adversity for the sake of Allah, their steadfastness against falsehood, and their courage in upholding the truth.
Which prophet has the most mentions in the Quran, and how many times is his name repeated?
The prophet Moses, peace be upon him, has the highest number of mentions in the Quran, appearing a total of 136 times.
Which prophet did Allah refer to by name personally?
This is the prophet John (Yahya) – peace be upon him.
Who is the prophet that made the following supplication: {My Lord, grant me judgment and join me with the righteous. And grant me a tongue of truthfulness among the later generations. And make me one of the inheritors of the Garden of Delight}?
The prophet Abraham – peace be upon him.
Which two prophets married women who were non-believers?
These prophets are Noah and Lot – peace be upon them.
Which prophet destroyed the idols of his people?
This was the prophet Abraham – peace be upon him.
Which prophet is known as “the Wisdom of God”?
This title belongs to the prophet Elijah – peace be upon him.
Who was the first prophet to write with a pen?
The first prophet to write with a pen was Idris – peace be upon him.
Who is the prophet known for the following prayer: {My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom such as will not belong to anyone after me. Indeed, You are the Bestower}?
This prayer is attributed to the prophet Solomon – peace be upon him.
Challenging Religious Questions About the Stories of the Prophets
Here is a selection of difficult questions concerning the stories of the prophets, along with their respective answers:
Which prophet had his brother appointed to support him in his mission?
This prophet is Moses – peace be upon him.
What plant did Prophet Jonah use to cover his body after being expelled from the fish?
The plant is pumpkin.
Where did Moses go after he struck the Egyptian and he died?
He headed to the land of Midian, which lies between Hijaz and Palestine, and was the land of the prophet Shuayb – peace be upon him.
Which prophet’s people asked him to bring down a table spread from the heavens, to which he responded: “O Allah, our Lord, send down to us a table spread from the heavens to be a feast for us – for the first of us and the last of us – and a sign from You. And provide for us, for You are the best of providers”?
This prophet is Jesus – peace be upon him.
Which prophet was thrown into a well by his brothers when he was young?
This prophet is Joseph – peace be upon him.