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In the Name of Allah, The All-Merciful and Most Merciful
Human beings and animals use nutrients produced
by plants to obtain the energy they need to survive. In fact,
plants were created to benefit all creatures, but especially
people. Let’s consider our environment and what we eat.
For example, a melon: This watery fruit grows from the dry
soil during the summer. Think about its nice, clean, and de-
licious smell. Those who produce artificial aromas expend
great effort to control the process and make the same smell
last. But no control is needed to get the aroma of a fruit to
last. Besides this, every fruit has components relative to its
season. For example, such winter fruits as oranges and tan-
gerines are loaded with vitamin C and energy. Vegetables
contain all the vitamins and minerals that living things need.
Photosynthesis enables the delicate roots of fruits and veg-
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