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land or in the air. All these creatures have differ-
ent bodily systems and different patterns of be-
havior. For example a bird never behaves like a
tiger, and the way an elephant feeds is not the
same as that of a duck. A crocodile lives both in
water and on land, whereas a monkey cannot live
in water. In short, the characteristics and features
of species are particular to themselves; their ap-
pearance, the way they feed and care for their off-
spring are different from each other.
You already know that it is our Lord Who created
all these creatures together with their particular
characteristics and Who taught them all the
things they do. If you did not know before, then
you will certainly have realized as you read this
book. Now tell others what you've learnt. Tell
them that Allah created all creatures, and that
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