Animals treat themselves

Q: How do animals use mud to maintain their health?

Animals such as hippopotamuses and rhinoceroses bathe in mud to eliminate parasites from their skin. Furthermore, many animals use clay mud to seal wounds and act as an antiseptic to promote healing.

Q: What does the self-healing behavior of animals demonstrate about creation?

The fact that animals instinctively know which substances can treat specific illnesses demonstrates Allah's artistry in creation. It proves that living beings are guided by Allah's inspiration rather than possessing inherent medical knowledge of their own.

Q: Why is it impossible for animals to know the chemical properties of mud?

Animals lack the intellectual capacity to understand complex concepts like antiseptic properties. Their precise and effective use of these materials is evidence that they are directed by the knowledge of Allah.

Q: What is the source of the wisdom displayed by living things in nature?

All living things behave in accordance with the inspiration of Allah. He is the Omniscient and All-Aware Creator who constantly watches over and protects every creature.

Abstract

This video examines the fascinating ways animals, including hippopotamuses and elephants, instinctively treat their own ailments. By applying clay and mud to heal wounds or remove parasites, these creatures demonstrate complex knowledge they could not have acquired on their own. The video illustrates how such behaviors reveal Allah's artistry in creation, as every living being acts under His inspiration and protection.