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hard shells. We use nutcrackers to open them. How can you squirrels

break them open without a nutcracker?"

"We have teeth that are sharper and stronger than the teeth of any
human being," explained the squirrel. "Our front teeth, called in-
cisors, allow us to break hard materials; in the space behind these are
our molar teeth. By means of these sharp teeth of ours, we can break
the shell of any nut, no matter how hard it is."

"Does that damage your teeth?" wondered Dawud.

The squirrel explained: "Here, too, you can see the perfect har-
mony that exists between everything in the supreme creative artistry of
our Lord. If our teeth break off or wear out, new ones grow back.
Allah has given this ability to all creatures like us that have to gnaw
their food."

Bilal added: "We are told in the Qur’an about the beauty and per-
fection of the living things Allah has created: 'A And in your creation
and all the creatures He has spread about there are Signs for people

with certainty.' (Surat al-Jathiyya: 4)"
Dawud agreed: "We must remember that Allah is in control of
everything at every moment. We should thank Him for every blessing

He has given us, pray that we may be His beloved servants and ask
for His forgiveness."

"Yes, you're right," said Bilal. "It's getting late, Dawud. Let's go
back now. Thanks for what you told us, little squirrel."

"Bye, bye, my little friends," said the squirrel.

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