created every animal from water. Some of them go on their bellies,
some of them on two legs, and some on four. Allah creates what-
ever He wills. Allah has power over all things.' (Surat an-Nur: 45)"
"Come on Ahmad," he said: "Dinner is almost ready. We'd bet-
ter make our way back home."
"OK Grandpa. I'll tell you what I learned about ducks on the
way!"
"Really?" asked his grandfather. "Now where did you learn all
this from?" Ahmad winked at the ducks in the water and said
good-bye.
Ahmad took his grandfather's hand and left the ducks behind.
They walked home together talking about Allah's perfect creation and
giving thanks for it.
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DUCKS
When they fly, ducks, like cheetahs, can go as fast as a car. And
when they fly, they continually change direction so as not to become
prey for predators. When they have to dive under the water, they do
it so quickly that hunters have difficulty shooting them.
