—whether their disagreement concerned the Speech of Allah or rulings of Allah that had not yet been revealed; thereafter, the Quran would be sent down to clarify them. How often we read in the Quran: “They ask you about such-and-such,” whereupon Allah Most High gives His Prophet a complete and satisfactory answer and commands him to convey it to the people. Allah Most High says:

“They ask you what has been made lawful for them. Say, ‘Lawful for you are all good things, as well as what your trained hunting animals catch for you, which you train as Allah has taught you. So eat what they catch for you, mention Allah’s name over it, and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is swift in reckoning.’” 1.

“And they ask you what they should spend. Say, ‘Whatever is beyond your needs.’ Thus does Allah make His signs clear to you, so that you may reflect.” 2.

“They ask you about the spoils of war. Say, ‘The spoils belong to Allah and the Messenger. So fear Allah, set matters right among yourselves, and obey Allah and His Messenger, if you are