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like I'll show you one."
Faruq agreed, and they moved off. When they ar-
rived, what the termite showed Faruq looked like a tall
building with windows in it.
"What's this?" Faruq wanted to know.
"This is our home," the termite explained "We build

these ourselves."
"But you are so small," objected Faruq. "If your
friends are all the same size as you, how can you pos-
sibly make something as enormous as this?"
The termite smiled. "You're right to be surprised, Faruq. For lit-
tle creatures like us to be able to make places like this really is very
surprising. But don't forget, this is easy for Allah, Who created us
all."
"What is more, besides being very tall, our homes have other

very special features to them as well. For example, we make spe-
cial children's rooms, places for growing mushrooms and a
queen's throne room for our homes. And we don't forget to make
a ventilation system for our homes. By doing this we balance the
humidity and temperature inside. And before I forget, let me tell
you something else, Faruq, we are unable to see!"
Faruq was amazed "Although you are so tiny you can hardly

be seen, you still build homes just like the tall buildings people
make. How do you manage to do all this?"
The termite smiled again "As I said before, it is Allah Who
gives us these extraordinary talents. He created us in such a way
that we are able to do all these things. But now Faruq, I must go
back home and help my friends."
Faruq understood: "OK, I want to go and tell my teacher and
my friends what I've learned about you right away."
"Good idea, Faruq" waved the little termite, "Look after your-

self. Hope to see you again."

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