INSTINCT
The sea creatures we’ve been discussing are really unaware of the presence of the parasites around them. Even if they were aware, they do not possess a consciousness to know that the parasites or fungi or other organisms could present a danger to them. Even if we pretend that they are that aware, how can they know what to do to get rid of them?
Yet these creatures seem to know precisely where to go when they need this function, and which fish can perform it. For this purpose, they find their way through the water, and meet, as if by some prior agreement, with those other living creatures in a particular place. At this point, no matter how dangerous they may be to other fish, they never pose a threat to the smaller creatures. In fact, on the contrary they change colour and actively employ various methods to draw them near.
None of this is behaviour that such a simple creature could consciously act out. It is inconceivable for them to come to such an understanding among themselves.
These creatures, which cooperate in an almost conscious way, have been behaving in accordance with the inspiration of God, the possessor of infinite knowledge, since the day they first appeared on this Earth. As a verse of the Qur’an says:
…Everything in the heavens and earth belongs to Him. Everything is obedient to Him. (Surat al-Baqara: 116)
This perfect world beneath the sea, unbeknown to many people, is a rich source of learning for anyone possessing a reason and a conscience. God reveals His might, infinite knowledge, and art through these creatures He creates.
Harun Yahya : SPLENDOR IN THE SEAS
The sea creatures we’ve been discussing are really unaware of the presence of the parasites around them. Even if they were aware, they do not possess a consciousness to know that the parasites or fungi or other organisms could present a danger to them. Even if we pretend that they are that aware, how can they know what to do to get rid of them?
Yet these creatures seem to know precisely where to go when they need this function, and which fish can perform it. For this purpose, they find their way through the water, and meet, as if by some prior agreement, with those other living creatures in a particular place. At this point, no matter how dangerous they may be to other fish, they never pose a threat to the smaller creatures. In fact, on the contrary they change colour and actively employ various methods to draw them near.
None of this is behaviour that such a simple creature could consciously act out. It is inconceivable for them to come to such an understanding among themselves.
These creatures, which cooperate in an almost conscious way, have been behaving in accordance with the inspiration of God, the possessor of infinite knowledge, since the day they first appeared on this Earth. As a verse of the Qur’an says:
…Everything in the heavens and earth belongs to Him. Everything is obedient to Him. (Surat al-Baqara: 116)
This perfect world beneath the sea, unbeknown to many people, is a rich source of learning for anyone possessing a reason and a conscience. God reveals His might, infinite knowledge, and art through these creatures He creates.
Harun Yahya : SPLENDOR IN THE SEAS
