that water birds use the sun to reckon their location. Once they are close to
their destination, they recognize certain marks. This is similar to your using
certain streets and buildings to find your way home. Likewise, aquatic birds
follow rivers, mountains and other landmarks. Some aquatic birds can fly
without stopping night and day during their migration.
The skill in locating direction is peculiar to human beings, who have intel-
lect. Man can locate direction by using some technical instruments or by
the help of the sky. But, how do birds find their way? How can they make
use of the sun’s position or of other signs?
It is Allah the Almighty Who bestowed this wonderful skill upon birds, and
created a special communication system among them. Allah manifests His
artistry in creation with all the characteristics and features He creates in liv-
ing things. In the verse “Have they not looked at the birds above them, with
wings outspread and folded back?" Allah draws our attention to birds’
flight. He wants us to reflect on these abilities He has bestowed upon birds.
Thinking this way, we come across intelligent behavior and perfect bodily
systems that creatures cannot possibly develop on their own. Reflecting on
what we see, we realize that Allah teaches them what to do.
Then you should reflect upon such facts and share your thoughts with other
people. Make sure they grasp Allah's exaltedness and that it is Allah Who
created everything.
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