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quite large, but
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Statements by researchers engaged on projects to imitate
birds are full of amazement and praise. Yet none of this praise should actually
be directed at the birds themselves, which are quite unaware of their superior
properties and incomparable abilities. These creatures made no contribution to
the superior characteristics they possess. We should direct our praise towards
Almighty Allah, the true Lord of these superior characteristics and the most wor-
thy of praise. However, we must also remember that only we are in need of the
praise we give to our Lord. In one verse of the Qur’an, Allah reveals:

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1. http://www.tvpc.co.za/Sci-tech/exulans/exulans.htm
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.