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e can also see clear proofs of Allah’s endless
                              mercy, compassion, and generosity in the

                              world of animals. It is yet another proof of the
                             All Merciful and Most Merciful Allah’s compas-
               sion that He made animals to serve people as providers of
               meat, milk, leather, and honey, and for carrying people and
               loads, drawing chariots, and for hunting.
                   The gentle expression on the faces of young animals, their
               helplessness and obedience, are manifestations of Allah’s com-
               passion and love. Even young wolves, jackals, tigers, and croc-
               odiles – all wild animals, awaken feelings of pity and compas-

               sion in human beings. This is a clear manifestation of Allah as
               the All-Merciful.
                      Every new-born animal is weak and helpless. Knowing
                nothing of the surrounding danger, it needs a protector to
                   feed it so that it can grow up to be strong and survive.
                        There is almost no chance of its surviving on its
                           own.  This role is filled by its parents,

                             who will protect it from danger,
                                 feed it and, if necessary,
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