Alongside the affirmation of grave questioning there is a separate debate over its scope and exceptions. Some reported positions include questioning of children or prophets, while other scholars dispute such applications.
A position ascribed to Sayyid Abū Shujāʿ mentions questioning of children, with some also discussing the prophets. Other opinions allow exceptions for particular categories.
Disagreement about these subsidiary applications does not abolish the central doctrine of questioning; equally, one disputed detail should not be presented as a universally agreed Sunni ruling.