There are many times when God does want us to ask questions of Him, to find the meaning of the word, and be observant of the teachings of God.

 

191. There are times when God does want us to ask questions of Him. Be observant of the teachings of God and be ready to ask questions when need be for better understanding, and be not of those that follow the words of others blindly:  Christianity: Luke 6:39 “And he (Jesus) spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?” So, Matthew 15:14 “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.”

BAHA’I FAITH: “THIS Wronged One hath perused thy letter in the Most Great Prison and is apprised of thine enquiry concerning the commandments of God on the subjects of resurrection and the means of livelihood. Thou hast done well to ask these questions, for the benefit thereof will be gained by thyself as well as other servants of God, both outwardly and inwardly. Verily thy Lord knoweth all things and readily answereth the call.”

(Bahá’í Faith, Baha’u’llah, Tablets of Baha’u’llah, p. 267)

Baha’i Faith: “The Báb forbade His followers to ask questions of Him Whom God will make manifest (Bahá’u’lláh), unless their questions were submitted in writing and pertained to subjects worthy of His lofty station. (See Selections from the Writings of the Báb.) Bahá’u’lláh removes this prohibition of the Báb. He invites the believers to ask such questions as they “need to ask”, and He cautions them to refrain from posing ‘idle questions’ of the kind which preoccupied ‘the men of former Times.”’

(Bahá’í Faith, Baha’u’llah, The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 227)

 BABI RELIGION: “IT is not permissible to ask questions from Him Whom God will make manifest, except that which well beseemeth Him.” “Should anyone desire to ask questions, he is allowed to do so only in writing, that he may derive ample understanding from His written reply and that it may serve as a sign from his Beloved. However, let no one ask aught that may prove unworthy of His lofty station.”

(The Bab, Selections from the Writings of the Bab, p. 100)

 CHRISTIANITY: Thomas 2:6 “His (Jesus’) disciples questioned Him and said to Him, ‘Do you want us to fast? How shall we pray? Shall we give alms? What diet shall we observe?’ Jesus said, ‘Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered.’” (Other Apocrypha, The Gospel of Thomas)  Judaism: Deuteronomy 13:14 “Then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth,” 2 Chronicles 31:9 “Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites.”  Christianity: John 11:22 “But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee.” Ephesians 3:20 “Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” 3:21 “Unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” James 1:5 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

 ISLAM: Letter. 67 “Give proper answers and guidance to those who ask questions about religion and religious observances and functions. Educate those who are ignorant. Hold discussions and exchange views with educated and learned people.” 210. “To Allah (God) do all questions go back (for decision).”

(Islam, Ali b. Abi Taalib, Letters from Nahjul Balaagh and The Qur’an (Yusuf Ali tr), Surah   2)

Islam: 109. “To Allah belongs all that is in the heavens and on earth; to Him do all questions go back (for decision).”

(The Qur’an (Yusuf Ali tr), Surah   3)

 ZOROASTRIANISM: 25. “Hail to thee, O Haoma, who hast power as thou wilt, and by thine inborn strength! Hail to thee, thou art well-versed in many sayings, and true and holy words. Hail to thee for thou dost ask no wily questions, but questionest direct.”

(The Zend-Avesta, Avesta – Yasna 9)

 Zoroastrianism: 7. “Ahura Mazda (God) replied unto him: ‘My name is the One of whom Questions are asked, O holy Zarathushtra!”’

(The Zend-Avesta, Khorda Avesta – Book of Common Prayer pt. 1)

 HINDUISM: 3 “Fain to know this I question others: I seek the wise, (seek wisdom)”

(Hindu, Vedas, Rig Veda – Book 7)

 BUDDHISM: “There are two kinds of sustaining power, which issue from the Tathagatas and are at the service of the Bodhisattvas, sustained by which the Bodhisattvas should prostrate themselves before them and show their appreciation by asking questions.” (Buddha, Lankavatara Sutra)

 Buddhism: “The Blessed One replied: There are two kinds of sustaining power, which issue from the Tathagatas and are at the service of the Bodhisattvas, sustained by which the Bodhisattvas should prostrate themselves before them and show their appreciation by asking questions.” (Buddha, Lankavatara Sutra)

 SABEANISM: “For my heart hath testified to The First Life (Haiyi, God), be careful make enquiry,” “(Let) our petition, our prayer and our submission Rise up before Thee Manda-d-Hiia!” That the truth be known from falsehood. “Be careful; make enquiry, display kindness.” (Sabeanism, Ginza Rba- chapters, 74, 75 and 76)