'Абдул-Баханың діни, философиялық және ғылыми көзқарастары жинағы

Baháʼí text containing ʻAbdu'l Bahá's views on religion, philosophy and science

Some Answered Questions (abbreviated SAQ; Persian version: Mufáviḍát i ‘Abdu'l Bahá) is a compilation of table talks of ʻAbdu'l Bahá that were collected by Laura Clifford Barney between 1904 and 1906 across several pilgrimages. The book was first published in English in 1908. ʻAbdu'l Bahá was the son of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith, and was appointed by him as his successor and interpreter of his words. The book covers a variety of subjects, including religion, philosophy, science, human evolution, immortality of the soul, labor strikes, reincarnation, and a variety of Christian topics.

ʻAbdu'l Bahá's answers were first written down in Persian by a secretary, and afterwards revised twice by ʻAbdu'l Bahá. In 1908, three first editions were published: The Persian text by E. J. Brill in The Netherlands; the English translation of Laura Clifford Barney by Regan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co. in London; and a French edition translated by Hippolyte Dreyfus, published by Ernest Leroux in Paris. Manifestations of God (Abraham, Moses, Christ, (includes His wives and battles), the Báb, and Baháʼu'lláh), and Biblical prophecies from chapters 8, 9 and 12 of the Book of Daniel (see Day year principle), chapter 11 of the Book of Isaiah and chapters 11 and 12 of the Book of Revelation.

Part two consists of subjects of Christian interest, such as the significance of symbolism ("intelligible realities and their expression through sensible forms"), an examination and breakdown of various verses from the Bible, the story of Adam and Eve, the birth of Christ, the greatness of Christ, baptism, miracles, the Eucharist, Peter and the Papacy, the resurrection of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the second coming of Christ, the Day of Judgement, the Trinity, sin, blasphemy, and predestination.

Part three speaks about topics such as the five aspects of spirit, the stations, power and influence of the Manifestations of God, universal cycles, the two classes of Prophets, God's rebukes to the Prophets and infallibility.

The fourth part includes a commentary on the theory of evolution, the origin of the universe, the difference between man and animal, the origin of man, the difference between the soul, mind, and spirit, human nature, the origin of the spirit and mind of man, the relationship between the spirit and the body, the relationship between God and man (emanationism), the physical and intellectual powers of man, the differences of character in men, free will, visions, dreams and communication with spirits, and spiritual and physical healing.

Part five goes into topics such as the nonexistence of evil, two kinds of torment, the justice and mercy of God, the punishment of criminals, strikes, reality, pre existence, reincarnation, pantheism ('Unity of Existence'), four kinds of comprehension, and ethics.