Does the prohibition of excessive questioning in the Almighty's saying, "O you who have believed, do not ask about things which, if they are shown to you, will distress you," refer to refraining from asking about matters of Islamic law, and what is the guideline for avoiding questions about daily life matters or delving deeply into religious issues?

The verse (Al-Ma'idah: 101) prohibited questioning the Prophet - peace be upon him - about matters Allah remained silent on, or hidden things, because their disclosure might displease the questioner or lead to strictures in religion. This prohibition was specific to the time of revelation.

The matters prohibited from being inquired about are those that do not entail an action, or those about which the Sharia remained silent out of mercy, or hidden matters that might displease the questioner.

As for inquiring about matters that lead to the clarification of a legal ruling, it is commanded, as Allah Almighty says: (So ask the people of the Reminder if you do not know).