An ivestigation of the prohibition of questions during the prophet's life : a doctrinal hadithi study

Abstract EN

This study investigates the context, circumstances and reasons behind the prohibition of questions which took place at the Prophet's (p.b.u.h) time.

In this regard, reasons of prohibition of questions are presented and discussed.

This is in order for us to reach a sound view about the generality or otherwise of the prohibition in question.

The time, place, circumstances, conditions, duration and themes of the prohibition are also discussed throughout the present study.

Kinds of prohibited questions are also examined.

It is of the important questions of this research is whether the prohibition was at an early or late period of the Prophet's time.

The study also focuses on the questions concerning doctrinal issues and whether the Companions asked such questions or not.

This research also includes a study of verse 101 of Surat al-M«'idah which talks about the same issue, and what opinions scholars held about its meaning and applications.