there is a shortage of food in the colony, the worker
ants immediately change into 'feeder' ants, and start
feeding others with the food in their reserve
stomachs. When there is enough food in the colony,
they again become worker ants.
I used to hear people saying that there is
competition among living things in nature. Never
believe what they say. We know very well that we
have to cooperate to be successful."
Omar said that what he had told him about
himself and his colony was a very good example of
this. He was very glad to know that Allah had created
him so unselfish, helpful and so fond of his friends.
After what he told him, he decided to be at least as
thoughtful of others as ants were, and be a good
person whom Allah loves.
It had got quite late and he had to get to school.
He told his friend that he had to go, but would
certainly come to see him the next day.
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Adnan Oktar
