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And we like playing in it."

The teacher explained: "The reason people get sick is that
germs have entered their body. As you know, germs are invisible
organisms. They enter our bodies and try to do us harm. If we're

not careful about hygiene, and eat without washing our hands,
they can get into our body and stay there."

"Will we get sick right away after germs enter our body, Sir?"

the students wanted to know.
"No," he replied. "We don't always get sick. When Allah cre-

ated us He gave our bodies a wonderful immune system to fight
germs. We don't realize it, but the elements of this immune system

protect our bodies just like an army. Every element of this highly

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