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40. Observe likewise the mysteries of transference within this Alif, seeing as how
in every Letter the Alif appeareth therein. For instance, observe in this Alif the
Letter Bá ب . By means of its submission its form was made to prostrate upon the
dust utterly subservient unto God, just as ye regard within its shape. Then the
Temple of the Dál د is revealed through its process of bowing in the Presence of God,
the Help in Peril, the Well Beloved. Further as it prostrateth unto God, the Well
Spring of the Ṣád ص is revealed and the water floweth from it, by virtue of which
God quickeneth whosoever dwelleth within the heavens or on the earth within the
hierarchy of creation. In such manner recognize each Letter, and each of them hath
been revealed through the Temples of Variation by virtue of what hath appeared
upon them from the Revelations of this Alif, just as ye observe in the Letters of the
Alphabet. When God desireth to reveal the Revelations of this Alif, He causeth the
Revelation of His Likeness to shine through them, after which they reveal
themselves in accordance with whatsoever hath been concealed within the garment
of these Letters. Were they to release themselves from the definitive expressions,
they would appear within the Temple of this Alif and they would arise according to
its shape. Therefore, He intended to present the appearance of this Upright Alif in
the Letters through its shape and uprightness, to the end that ye may be well
assured in thyself that it hath precedence over all things.