Beliefs and teachings

The Special Status of the Dog in Islamic Teaching

Between hadiths that recall ritual purity and those that tell of mercy shown to a thirsty animal, the dog hold...

Do animals have their own organization according to the Quran?

The Quran speaks of animal communities endowed with language, order, and organization. Through the ant and the...

The revelation given to the bee: what does it mean?

In the Qur'an, Allah says He 'inspired' the bee. What does this particular revelation to such a tiny insect me...

Do all animals form communities according to the Quran?

A verse from Surah Al-An'am reminds us that no creature on earth nor any bird that flies with its wings exists...

The Birds That Glorify Allah

In the sky and in the valleys alike, birds spread their wings in silent prayer. The Quran reveals that they kn...

Animals as Signs of Allah's Power

From the graceful flight of birds to the mysteries of the animal kingdom, the Quran continually invites us to...

Why Is the Spider's House Used as an Example?

In the Quran, Allah compares the fragility of certain beliefs to a spider's web. Why has this quiet creature,...

What Can an Ant Teach Us from the Quran?

A tiny ant, a prophet, and an advancing army: this brief Quranic episode conceals an immense lesson about care...

Why Does Allah Invite Humans to Observe the Bee?

In Surah An-Nahl, Allah devotes several verses to a small winged creature whose organization and silent labor...