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"For example, if this tree were entirely fruit, the vegetable perfections could not be attained; for leaves, blossoms, and fruits are all necessary, so that the tree may be adorned with utmost beauty and perfection." (Saq 148- 9) (78:7) "The soul (in the earthly lifetime? ) is the intermediary between the body and the spirit (developed soul or Holy Spirit? )... (as) this tree is the intermediary between the seed and the fruit. When the fruit appears and becomes ripe, then we know that the tree is perfect; if the tree bore no fruit it would be merely a useless growth, serving no purpose." (Pt 98)
(78:8)
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