Page 51 - Wonders of Allah's Creation

THE FLY IS ONE OF THE BEST FLYING
CREATURES ON EARTH

We have so far mentioned the special features

of the mosquito. In reality, all the insects that we
see around us have interesting features. For
example, flies are able to fly superbly from the
moment that they are born. We can even say that,
when it comes to flying, flies are the most

talented creatures.
A fly can flap its wings about 500 to 1000 times
per second. Stop here and think for a moment. The
frame of time that we mention is not an hour and
not a minute; it is just a second. That is, it is
about the same time as the time in which you close
and open your eyes. You see; the fly has flapped

its wings at least 500 times while you closed and
opened your eyes.
Now think about the following: What would you
do if you were asked to open and close your arms
only 10 times and not 500 times? Without a doubt
it is impossible for you to manage this 500 times

with the type of muscles your body has. The fly,
with its extraordinary body muscles, manages this
task that neither you nor mature adults can
perform. Moreover, flies do not feel any difficulty
while flapping their wings; their wing muscles do
not wear out. This is because Allah has created
them with such a magnificent system.

If you were to watch a fly closely, you would
witness that it experiences no difficulty while
taking off; this may not have seemed surprising to
you and you may have taken this for granted.
However, this is a very important and difficult

move.

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