nations also know what is in their interest and what is harmful to them—as happened with the ant and our Master Solomon.

I would add that we have even derived some of our sciences from animals, such as what we learned from the two crows regarding the method of burial. All of this indicates a likeness in everything, not just in number.

As for the child, the "garment" (body) in which they died was not their first garment. Rather, there are previous garments they have passed through, and based on those, they are evaluated for entry into either Heaven or Hell. This is what we intended to say, and God is the Granter of success.

THE SIXTEENTH CHAPTER

"LOGICAL ARGUMENTS AMONG THE REINCARNATIONISTS"

In their view, their arguments do not conflict with sound logic in their ultimate objectives. These arguments stem from the following theological truths: that the soul is an eternal essence that does not perish at death, and that reward and punishment fall upon the soul, not the body. The body is nothing more than a tool that carries out the orders of the soul; therefore, it is the soul that is held accountable when it stands before God on the Day of Resurrection.