Mosquitoes, Miracles, and Mankind: A Qur'anic Reflection on Small Creatures with Big Lessons

المؤلفون

  • Dr. M. Yasar Arafath Ali Journal Author
  • Dr. S. Thowseaf Journal Author

الكلمات المفتاحية:

Mosquitoes, Holy Qur’an, ecological balance, infectious diseases, living beings, environmental responsibility.

الملخص

The Holy Qur'an tells people to look at and think about the things Allah has made. The world around us demonstrates the wisdom and power of Allah. You can see this in animals, mountains, oceans, and the stars. You can also see them in very small things. Mosquitoes are really small. They can have a big effect on people’s lives. Mosquito bites can be irritating and uncomfortable. Some mosquitoes can transmit diseases such as malaria. Many people become ill as a result of mosquito-borne diseases. Mosquitoes cause problems for society, the economy, and public health. Even though mosquitoes can be harmful, they are also part of our world. So we should think about mosquitoes from a perspective, including what Islam says about them. The Holy Qur'an mentions mosquitoes. Says that just because mosquitoes are small, it does not mean we should ignore them. The Holy Qur'an, Islam, and the natural world all show us that mosquitoes are important even if they are small. We can learn a lot from the world, the Holy Qur'an, and Islam about the importance of all living things, including mosquitoes.

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منشور

2026-06-30