their heads. But the seagulls don't always win the battle. The ice ducks have
their own special methods of protecting themselves. If they see a seagull in
the sky they immediately gather together in large groups. This means that
a seagull can't chase any individual one of that large number of diving
ducks, and eventually it grows tired and gives up."
"How clever those ducks are!" marveled Farooq. "How are they able to
do that?"
"The answer to that is obvious, Farooq," tutted the duck. "It is Allah Who
created ducks and all other living things, and it is He Who teaches them
how to protect themselves."
"Thank you so much, dear duck," said Farooq. "You've given me some
very useful information today and reminded me of the signs of our Lord.
See you later," he said, as he walked back to find his uncle.
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Is He Who creates like
him who does not create? So
will you not pay heed?
(Surat an-Nahl: 17)
