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THE MIRACLE OF MIGRATION IN ANIMALS

Organization in Migration

Congregating in groups for migration provides animals with
great advantages. In a group movement, the amount of energy each
individual requires is significantly reduced, as compared to a solo ef-
fort. In this way, groups of animals can travel greater distances using
less energy. There is no disorder in the course of this common migra-

tion, as each creature carries out its function in the most appropriate
way. As later examples will show, these creatures continue their jour-
neys in total harmony, providing mutual assistance and making sac-
rifices for one another if need arises.
Human beings are the only beings on Earth with rational intelli-
gence, but their interactions do not always display such harmony. In
almost every community, there are people who object to the duties al-
lotted to them, and when required to make sacrifices, express dissat-
isfaction and a rebellious attitude. For this reason, human

communities enact various rules and laws to prevent disorder, and
protect the social order.
However, the animals in question have no defined rules or
penalties or sanctions, yet nevertheless, they carry on with their lives,
abiding in constant harmony. This is evidence that they are created to
conform to collective actions and that each is inspired to act in the
same way.
These are all part of the evidence of creation that God has
given—in the sky, on Earth and in the sea; in short, in the whole uni-
verse. People of intelligence and conscience recognize this, and their
faith in God grows. The reflection of the faithful on the verses of God
and their praise of God are stated in the Qur’an:

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