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Entry 001
Title of photo: Animals mentioned in the Holy Quran
Short description of your photo: Photo taken at a lodge between mt Kilimanjaro and mt Meru. Boma. Donkeys are grazing freely. Got a beautiful picture from the window of our room.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : “And [He created] the horses, mules and donkeys for you to ride and [as] adornment. And He creates that which you do not know” (16:8)
Entry 002
Title of photo: The skies , lands and water on earth !
Short description of your photo: This picture was taken on our way to selous game reserve. It reminded me about the beautiful creation of my Lord. Ofcourse the picture can never do justice like viewing it with naked eyes.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And We send down water from the sky according to (due) measure, and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are able to drain it off (with ease). Surah Muminun 23:18
Entry 003
Title of photo: Blessed Showers
Short description of your photo: This photo was taken early evening after a long shower of rain, I have always been inspired by capturing water droplets balancing on leaves or in the midst of falling.
This also gives me a sense of realization of the Almighty, who has created this entire universe in a matter of 7 days as well as making every action in this world have its reasoning, even if it’s a drop of rain, it serves its purpose in this world.
This photo also emphasizes how Allah (swt) cares for his creation and doesn’t let any creation wander without His knowing. In order to sustain the life of a leaf, He sends down a shower of rain for it to grow in abundance towards him.
It is all through His plans, as He is the best of planners.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : (50:9) “And We send down from the cloud water abounding in good, then We cause to grow thereby gardens and the grain that is reaped”
Entry 008
Title of photo:Up towards the sky
Short description of your photo: Baby giraffes are cared for primarily by the mother, who normally gives birth to a single calf. So the mother giraffe usually has only one baby to take care of at a time. The mother feeds the baby, cleans the baby and teaches the baby how to fend for itself. If a mother giraffe leaves for any reason, baby giraffes will wait in the same location until she returns. Female giraffes do, at times, create an animal daycare of sorts where one female will watch all the baby giraffes while the other females tend to other matters.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : ˹“And Allah has extracted you from the wombs of your mothers not knowing a thing, and He made for you hearing and vision and intellect that perhaps you would be grateful.” (Q. 16:78)
Entry 009
Title of photo:Mountains in the Holy Quran
Short description of your photo: Photo taken at a mountainous area ahead of Moshi
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : ˹And We have placed firm mountains upon the earth so it does not shake with them, and made in it broad pathways so they may find their way. (21:31)
Entry 010
Title of photo:Sunrise
Short description of your photo:Photo taken in a mountainous area ahead of Moshi
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate yourselves to the sun, or to the moon. And prostrate yourselves to Allah who has created them, if it is Him whom you worship. (41:37)
Entry 011
Title of photo:Not yet!
Short description of your photo:This was taken near town of Lindi.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And indeed, it is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritor. (Surah Al Anam. Ayat 95)
Entry 012
Title of photo:Evening Stroll
Short description of your photo:The world of tiny creatures that goes unnoticed.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : "There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they (all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the end." [ Surah Al-Anam, Ayah 38 ]
Entry 013
Title of photo:Yellow-billed stork in the Crater of Ngorongoro
Short description of your photo:He(swt) has created so many wonders that most of us don't get the opportunity to see it live, that is why travelling is so recommended In Islam, and as the verse of the Qur'an in Surah 29 verse 20, He(Swt) says: "Say, [O Muhammad], Travel through the land and observe how He began creation. Then Allah will produce the final creation. Indeed Allah, over all things, is competent.' Subhanallah! Indeed He(swt) is the best of Creators.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Seest thou not that Allah is He, Whom do glorify all those who are in the heavens and the earth, and the birds with wings outspread? Each one knows its prayer and its glorification. And Allah is Knower of what they do. — Holy Quran, chapter 24, verse 41.
Entry 014
Title of photo:The View from Above
Short description of your photo:I had taken this photograph from the flight window on our last trip before the pandemic . It reminds me of the serene beauty; as a miracle and a proof of the existence of the almighty. This photograph reminded me about the story of Hijrah; the seven skies. It made me ponder about the formation of clouds and its importance for the earth.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : "Do you not realize that Allah drives the clouds, then joins them together, then turns them into a heap? Then you see the rain coming out from their midst. He sends down from the sky mountains (of clouds) having hail in them, then He afflicts with it whomsoever He wills and turns it away from whomsoever He wills. The flash of its lightning seems to snatch away the eyes."
24:43
This verse proves the idea of clouds being pushed by wind, how smaller clouds join to create bigger ones and stacking. Meteorologists have only recently come to know these details of cloud formation, structure, and function by using advanced equipment whereas the Quran talked about it in details may years ago.
Entry 015
Title of photo:The hidden treasures underneath
Short description of your photo:This photograph was taken on a boat ride to Zanzibar. It highlights my fascination with the ocean. I find it interesting that there are levels to the ocean and each level has different characteristics, different forms of life etc. Life underwater is very interesting: the majority of life on earth is aquatic; as so much of the Earth's surface is underwater. Additionally, I find the continuous movement of ocean water fascinating and how these movements are categorized as tides, currents and waves. It has been proven scientifically that there is a separation between the upper and lower parts of the ocean, and that this separation is filled with waves, as if there are waves on the edge of the dark, lower portion of the sea, which we do not see, and there are waves on the shores of the sea, which we do see. This was proven in the verse below.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Or (their deeds) are like layers of darkness in a vast deep sea overwhelmed by a wave, above which there is another wave, above which there are clouds - layers of darkness, one above the other. When one puts forth his hand, he can hardly see it; and the one to whom Allah does not give light can have no light at all.
24:40
In the past, man could not dive to a depth of more than twenty meters because he had no special equipment. But now we can dive to the bottom of the ocean, using modern equipment, and we find intense darkness at a depth of two hundred meters. This verse mentions the darkness found in deep seas and oceans, where if a man stretches out his hand, he cannot see it. The discoveries in the depths of the sea give us an understanding of the verse, (layers of) darkness upon darkness. It is known that there are seven colours in the spectrum, including red, yellow, blue, green, orange, etc. When we dive down into the depths of the ocean, these colours disappear one after another, and the disappearance of each colour results in more darkness. The deep waters of seas and oceans are covered by waves, and above these waves are other waves. The second set of waves are the surface waves that we see, because the verse mentions that above the second waves there are clouds.
Entry 016
Title of photo: Favours of Almighty Allah(swt)
Short description of your photo: To open our eyes and our hearts and see all the bounties that Allah has bestowed for us. This is a warning, to not take life for granted see it's beauty, be appreciative and grateful.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : FABI AYYI ALA I RABBIKUMA TUKAZZIBAN IN ARABIC: فَبِأَيِّ آلاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
Entry 018
Title of photo: The King of the Jungle - The Fearless Hunter - Resting on a Rock under the Open Sky !
Short description of your photo: The King of the Jungle & the Leader of the Pride - the Lion fearlessly roars - has raw power and is the most social cat - and the one in charge of the pride and takes care of the cubs! If the creature has such qualities, then what about the CREATOR OF THE LION? SubhanAllah!
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Surat Ghaafir Verse 64: “Allah, it is He Who has made for you the earth as a dwelling place and the sky as a canopy, and has given you shape and made your shapes good and has provided you with good things. That is Allah, your Lord: so Bountiful and Exalted is Allah, the Lord of the worlds." [40:64]
Entry 019
Title of photo: The Pink Wading Bird - The Graceful "S" shaped Neck - THE PRETTY FLAMINGO !
Short description of your photo: The flamingoes are known to be one of the most beautiful birds on earth, with their graceful S shaped neck, stilted legs and bright pink feathers - they outshine amongst the birds and have very unique features ! If this is the creation, then what about the CREATOR of the flamingo! Ya Jameelu !
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Surat Luqman Vs 10: “He created the heavens without pillars as you see them, and put mountains upon the Earth lest it might convulse with you, and He spread it with animals of all kinds; and We sent down water from the clouds, then caused to grow therein (vegetation) of every noble kind.” [31:10]
Entry 020
Title of photo: Nature at it's best
Short description of your photo: This is a picture from Iringa, Tanzania which are a series of natural pillars that are formed by volcanic eruption. This type of pillars exist in only 2 places in the world. This picture shows the green plants, the sky , the Earth , which are the elements of nature.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : خَلَقَ السَّمٰوٰتِ بِغَيْرِ عَمَدٍ تَرَوْنَهَا وَاَلْقٰى فِى الْاَرْضِ رَوَاسِيَ اَنْ تَمِيْدَ بِكُمْ وَبَثَّ فِيْهَا مِنْ كُلِّ دَاۤبَّةٍۗ وَاَنْزَلْنَا مِنَ السَّمَاۤءِ مَاۤءً فَاَنْۢبَتْنَا فِيْهَا مِنْ كُلِّ زَوْجٍ كَرِيْمٍ
He created the heavens without pillars that you see and has cast into the earth firmly set mountains, lest it should shift with you, and dispersed therein from every creature. And We sent down rain from the sky and made grow therein [plants] of every noble kind. [Luqman verse 10]
Entry 021
Title of photo: A Refreshing Pose
Short description of your photo: The tallest living land animals on earth! No one has towered over these creatures. Standing at over 18 ft. tall, these creatures are long-necked and long-legged, making these lanky animals perfectly built for browsing on tall trees and branches, taking advantage of food sources other herbivores cannot. This is a picture of Tanzania's national animal taken at Ruaha National Park.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَابَّةٍ مِن مَّاء فَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَى بَطْنِهِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَى رِجْلَيْنِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَى أَرْبَعٍ يَخْلُقُ اللَّهُ مَا يَشَاء إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
And Allah has created every animal from water: of them there are some that creep on their bellies; some that walk on two legs; and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills for verily Allah has power over all things. (Surah Nur, verse 45)
Entry 022
Title of photo: Community of Hippos
Short description of your photo: A community of hippos at Sadani National Park, Tanzania
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they (all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the end. (Quran 6:38)
Entry 026
Title of photo: THE SUN GOES DOWN!
Short description of your photo: Beautiful sunset while cruising in the middle of the ocean.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : يُولِجُ ٱلَّيْلَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ وَيُولِجُ ٱلنَّهَارَ فِى ٱلَّيْلِ ۚ وَهُوَ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ
He causes the night to enter in upon the day, and causes the day to enter in upon the night, and He is Cognizant of what is in the hearts. (57:6)
Entry 027
Title of photo: MASTERPIECE OF THE JUNGLE!
Short description of your photo: Elephants moving in their natural habitat.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? :
وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَابَّةٍ مِّن مَّاءٍ فَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَىٰ بَطْنِهِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَىٰ رِجْلَيْنِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَىٰ أَرْبَعٍ يَخْلُقُ اللَّهُ مَا يَشَاءُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِير
And Allah created every beast from water, and of them are some that creep upon their bellies, and some that walk upon two legs, and some walk upon four. Allah creates what He wills; verily, Allah has power over all things. (24:45)
Entry 028
Title of photo: PEACEFUL SKY
Short description of your photo: A CLEAR SKY WITH A TREE SHADE.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Have they not looked at the sky above them, and how we constructed it and adorned it, without a flaw? - 50:6
Entry 029
Title of photo: Latrine Fly
Short description of your photo: An oriental latrine fly from the Genus Chrysomya. These flies are of particular importance in forensic medicine as they can smell dead matter from upto 16 kilometers away and are usually the first to arrive and start the decomposition process.
While a fly may appear small and insignificant, behind it is immense design and structure from its hundreds of compound eyes to its sense of smell.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : O men! Here is a parable set forth! listen to it! Those on whom, besides Allah, ye call, cannot create (even) a fly, if they all met together for the purpose! and if the fly should snatch away anything from them, they would have no power to release it from the fly. Feeble are those who petition and those whom they petition! (Quran 22:73)
Entry 030
Title of photo: Cloudy Sky
Short description of your photo: Partially cloudy sky with a plant grown.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? :And We have sent down rain from the sky in a measured amount and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are Able to take it away. 23:18
Entry 032
Title of photo: Praise worthy
Short description of your photo: Some of the signs of Allah including the vastness of the sea, the sky and a ship sailing by the mercy of Allah
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Sura Kahf Verse 109 - Say (O Muhammad) "If the sea were ink for writing the words of my Lord, surely the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord would be finished, even if We brought (another sea) like it for its aid"
Entry 033
Title of photo: Hidden treasures
Short description of your photo: Beauty of sea life - Men ,with all the technology, are only just beginning to find out the beautiful diversity of life.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Sura An'aam - With Him are the keys of the unseen, the treasures that none know but He. He know whatever there is on the earth and in the sea
Entry 034
Title of photo: Beauty and Beyond
Short description of your photo: Taken in the plains of the Central Serengeti . The picture depicts the grazing of Wilderbeasts and other grazers just before sunset
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : “And there is no animal that walks upon the Earth nor a bird that flies with its two wings but they are like yourselves; We have not neglected anything in the book, and then to their Lord shall they be gathered.” [6:38]
Entry 035
Title of photo: Mother and Child
Short description of your photo: Taken right outside Lake Manyara National Park, this photo depicts a mother hugging her little child whilst eating some plants
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And the earth, He has set it for living creatures (55:9)
Entry 036
Title of photo: The beauty of my Lords creation- Part 1
Short description of your photo: It is a picture of the waves of the ocean crashing on stones on the beach
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Quran 16:14
It is He who disposed the sea [for your benefit] that you may eat from it fresh meat, and obtain from it ornaments which you wear, and you see the ships plowing through it, that you may seek His bounty and that you may give thanks
Entry 037
Title of photo: The beauty of my Lords creation- Part 2
Short description of your photo: This is a picture of the moving clouds with the beautifully painted sky as the backdrop and the trees silhouette during a sunset
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Quran 41:37
Among His signs are night and day, and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate to the sun, nor to the moon, but prostrate to Allah who created them, if it is Him that you worship.
Entry 042
Title of photo: Mindful watching - you'll find me!
Short description of your photo: View Point - Lake Manyara
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : 57:4 - He it is who created the heavens and the earth in six periods, and He is firm in power; He knows that which goes deep down into the earth and that which comes forth out of it, and that which comes down from the heaven and that which goes up into it, and He is with you wherever you are; and Allah sees what you do.
Entry 044
Title of photo: Paradise on earth
Short description of your photo: The plains of Enagaresero which some peple believe to be where the garden of Eden was
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : It will be said to them enter therein (Paradise) in peace and security 15:46
Entry 045
Title of photo: Silver Waters
Short description of your photo: Lake natron is a highly alkaline lake, the only creatures that can sruvive it are these flamigos. It could be Allah's way of protecting his beautiful creation, all that man can do is look towarsd the water and juts admire and appreaciate his creation
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And he found you lost and guided you 93:7
The Flamingos call this lake their home once born they leave to other countries and waters but always find their way back once a year, it reminded me that wherever you go Allah is always there to lead you home
Title of photo: Animals mentioned in the Holy Quran
Short description of your photo: Photo taken at a lodge between mt Kilimanjaro and mt Meru. Boma. Donkeys are grazing freely. Got a beautiful picture from the window of our room.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : “And [He created] the horses, mules and donkeys for you to ride and [as] adornment. And He creates that which you do not know” (16:8)
Entry 002
Title of photo: The skies , lands and water on earth !
Short description of your photo: This picture was taken on our way to selous game reserve. It reminded me about the beautiful creation of my Lord. Ofcourse the picture can never do justice like viewing it with naked eyes.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And We send down water from the sky according to (due) measure, and We cause it to soak in the soil; and We certainly are able to drain it off (with ease). Surah Muminun 23:18
Entry 003
Title of photo: Blessed Showers
Short description of your photo: This photo was taken early evening after a long shower of rain, I have always been inspired by capturing water droplets balancing on leaves or in the midst of falling.
This also gives me a sense of realization of the Almighty, who has created this entire universe in a matter of 7 days as well as making every action in this world have its reasoning, even if it’s a drop of rain, it serves its purpose in this world.
This photo also emphasizes how Allah (swt) cares for his creation and doesn’t let any creation wander without His knowing. In order to sustain the life of a leaf, He sends down a shower of rain for it to grow in abundance towards him.
It is all through His plans, as He is the best of planners.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : (50:9) “And We send down from the cloud water abounding in good, then We cause to grow thereby gardens and the grain that is reaped”
Entry 008
Title of photo:Up towards the sky
Short description of your photo: Baby giraffes are cared for primarily by the mother, who normally gives birth to a single calf. So the mother giraffe usually has only one baby to take care of at a time. The mother feeds the baby, cleans the baby and teaches the baby how to fend for itself. If a mother giraffe leaves for any reason, baby giraffes will wait in the same location until she returns. Female giraffes do, at times, create an animal daycare of sorts where one female will watch all the baby giraffes while the other females tend to other matters.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : ˹“And Allah has extracted you from the wombs of your mothers not knowing a thing, and He made for you hearing and vision and intellect that perhaps you would be grateful.” (Q. 16:78)
Entry 009
Title of photo:Mountains in the Holy Quran
Short description of your photo: Photo taken at a mountainous area ahead of Moshi
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : ˹And We have placed firm mountains upon the earth so it does not shake with them, and made in it broad pathways so they may find their way. (21:31)
Entry 010
Title of photo:Sunrise
Short description of your photo:Photo taken in a mountainous area ahead of Moshi
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Among His signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate yourselves to the sun, or to the moon. And prostrate yourselves to Allah who has created them, if it is Him whom you worship. (41:37)
Entry 011
Title of photo:Not yet!
Short description of your photo:This was taken near town of Lindi.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And indeed, it is We who give life and cause death, and We are the Inheritor. (Surah Al Anam. Ayat 95)
Entry 012
Title of photo:Evening Stroll
Short description of your photo:The world of tiny creatures that goes unnoticed.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : "There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they (all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the end." [ Surah Al-Anam, Ayah 38 ]
Entry 013
Title of photo:Yellow-billed stork in the Crater of Ngorongoro
Short description of your photo:He(swt) has created so many wonders that most of us don't get the opportunity to see it live, that is why travelling is so recommended In Islam, and as the verse of the Qur'an in Surah 29 verse 20, He(Swt) says: "Say, [O Muhammad], Travel through the land and observe how He began creation. Then Allah will produce the final creation. Indeed Allah, over all things, is competent.' Subhanallah! Indeed He(swt) is the best of Creators.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Seest thou not that Allah is He, Whom do glorify all those who are in the heavens and the earth, and the birds with wings outspread? Each one knows its prayer and its glorification. And Allah is Knower of what they do. — Holy Quran, chapter 24, verse 41.
Entry 014
Title of photo:The View from Above
Short description of your photo:I had taken this photograph from the flight window on our last trip before the pandemic . It reminds me of the serene beauty; as a miracle and a proof of the existence of the almighty. This photograph reminded me about the story of Hijrah; the seven skies. It made me ponder about the formation of clouds and its importance for the earth.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : "Do you not realize that Allah drives the clouds, then joins them together, then turns them into a heap? Then you see the rain coming out from their midst. He sends down from the sky mountains (of clouds) having hail in them, then He afflicts with it whomsoever He wills and turns it away from whomsoever He wills. The flash of its lightning seems to snatch away the eyes."
24:43
This verse proves the idea of clouds being pushed by wind, how smaller clouds join to create bigger ones and stacking. Meteorologists have only recently come to know these details of cloud formation, structure, and function by using advanced equipment whereas the Quran talked about it in details may years ago.
Entry 015
Title of photo:The hidden treasures underneath
Short description of your photo:This photograph was taken on a boat ride to Zanzibar. It highlights my fascination with the ocean. I find it interesting that there are levels to the ocean and each level has different characteristics, different forms of life etc. Life underwater is very interesting: the majority of life on earth is aquatic; as so much of the Earth's surface is underwater. Additionally, I find the continuous movement of ocean water fascinating and how these movements are categorized as tides, currents and waves. It has been proven scientifically that there is a separation between the upper and lower parts of the ocean, and that this separation is filled with waves, as if there are waves on the edge of the dark, lower portion of the sea, which we do not see, and there are waves on the shores of the sea, which we do see. This was proven in the verse below.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Or (their deeds) are like layers of darkness in a vast deep sea overwhelmed by a wave, above which there is another wave, above which there are clouds - layers of darkness, one above the other. When one puts forth his hand, he can hardly see it; and the one to whom Allah does not give light can have no light at all.
24:40
In the past, man could not dive to a depth of more than twenty meters because he had no special equipment. But now we can dive to the bottom of the ocean, using modern equipment, and we find intense darkness at a depth of two hundred meters. This verse mentions the darkness found in deep seas and oceans, where if a man stretches out his hand, he cannot see it. The discoveries in the depths of the sea give us an understanding of the verse, (layers of) darkness upon darkness. It is known that there are seven colours in the spectrum, including red, yellow, blue, green, orange, etc. When we dive down into the depths of the ocean, these colours disappear one after another, and the disappearance of each colour results in more darkness. The deep waters of seas and oceans are covered by waves, and above these waves are other waves. The second set of waves are the surface waves that we see, because the verse mentions that above the second waves there are clouds.
Entry 016
Title of photo: Favours of Almighty Allah(swt)
Short description of your photo: To open our eyes and our hearts and see all the bounties that Allah has bestowed for us. This is a warning, to not take life for granted see it's beauty, be appreciative and grateful.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : FABI AYYI ALA I RABBIKUMA TUKAZZIBAN IN ARABIC: فَبِأَيِّ آلاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
Entry 018
Title of photo: The King of the Jungle - The Fearless Hunter - Resting on a Rock under the Open Sky !
Short description of your photo: The King of the Jungle & the Leader of the Pride - the Lion fearlessly roars - has raw power and is the most social cat - and the one in charge of the pride and takes care of the cubs! If the creature has such qualities, then what about the CREATOR OF THE LION? SubhanAllah!
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Surat Ghaafir Verse 64: “Allah, it is He Who has made for you the earth as a dwelling place and the sky as a canopy, and has given you shape and made your shapes good and has provided you with good things. That is Allah, your Lord: so Bountiful and Exalted is Allah, the Lord of the worlds." [40:64]
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Title of photo: The Pink Wading Bird - The Graceful "S" shaped Neck - THE PRETTY FLAMINGO !
Short description of your photo: The flamingoes are known to be one of the most beautiful birds on earth, with their graceful S shaped neck, stilted legs and bright pink feathers - they outshine amongst the birds and have very unique features ! If this is the creation, then what about the CREATOR of the flamingo! Ya Jameelu !
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Surat Luqman Vs 10: “He created the heavens without pillars as you see them, and put mountains upon the Earth lest it might convulse with you, and He spread it with animals of all kinds; and We sent down water from the clouds, then caused to grow therein (vegetation) of every noble kind.” [31:10]
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Title of photo: Nature at it's best
Short description of your photo: This is a picture from Iringa, Tanzania which are a series of natural pillars that are formed by volcanic eruption. This type of pillars exist in only 2 places in the world. This picture shows the green plants, the sky , the Earth , which are the elements of nature.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : خَلَقَ السَّمٰوٰتِ بِغَيْرِ عَمَدٍ تَرَوْنَهَا وَاَلْقٰى فِى الْاَرْضِ رَوَاسِيَ اَنْ تَمِيْدَ بِكُمْ وَبَثَّ فِيْهَا مِنْ كُلِّ دَاۤبَّةٍۗ وَاَنْزَلْنَا مِنَ السَّمَاۤءِ مَاۤءً فَاَنْۢبَتْنَا فِيْهَا مِنْ كُلِّ زَوْجٍ كَرِيْمٍ
He created the heavens without pillars that you see and has cast into the earth firmly set mountains, lest it should shift with you, and dispersed therein from every creature. And We sent down rain from the sky and made grow therein [plants] of every noble kind. [Luqman verse 10]
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Title of photo: A Refreshing Pose
Short description of your photo: The tallest living land animals on earth! No one has towered over these creatures. Standing at over 18 ft. tall, these creatures are long-necked and long-legged, making these lanky animals perfectly built for browsing on tall trees and branches, taking advantage of food sources other herbivores cannot. This is a picture of Tanzania's national animal taken at Ruaha National Park.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَابَّةٍ مِن مَّاء فَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَى بَطْنِهِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَى رِجْلَيْنِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَى أَرْبَعٍ يَخْلُقُ اللَّهُ مَا يَشَاء إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
And Allah has created every animal from water: of them there are some that creep on their bellies; some that walk on two legs; and some that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills for verily Allah has power over all things. (Surah Nur, verse 45)
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Title of photo: Community of Hippos
Short description of your photo: A community of hippos at Sadani National Park, Tanzania
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : There is not an animal (that lives) on the earth, nor a being that flies on its wings, but (forms part of) communities like you. Nothing have we omitted from the Book, and they (all) shall be gathered to their Lord in the end. (Quran 6:38)
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Title of photo: THE SUN GOES DOWN!
Short description of your photo: Beautiful sunset while cruising in the middle of the ocean.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : يُولِجُ ٱلَّيْلَ فِى ٱلنَّهَارِ وَيُولِجُ ٱلنَّهَارَ فِى ٱلَّيْلِ ۚ وَهُوَ عَلِيمٌۢ بِذَاتِ ٱلصُّدُورِ
He causes the night to enter in upon the day, and causes the day to enter in upon the night, and He is Cognizant of what is in the hearts. (57:6)
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Title of photo: MASTERPIECE OF THE JUNGLE!
Short description of your photo: Elephants moving in their natural habitat.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? :
وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَابَّةٍ مِّن مَّاءٍ فَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَىٰ بَطْنِهِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَىٰ رِجْلَيْنِ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَمْشِي عَلَىٰ أَرْبَعٍ يَخْلُقُ اللَّهُ مَا يَشَاءُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِير
And Allah created every beast from water, and of them are some that creep upon their bellies, and some that walk upon two legs, and some walk upon four. Allah creates what He wills; verily, Allah has power over all things. (24:45)
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Title of photo: PEACEFUL SKY
Short description of your photo: A CLEAR SKY WITH A TREE SHADE.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Have they not looked at the sky above them, and how we constructed it and adorned it, without a flaw? - 50:6
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Title of photo: Latrine Fly
Short description of your photo: An oriental latrine fly from the Genus Chrysomya. These flies are of particular importance in forensic medicine as they can smell dead matter from upto 16 kilometers away and are usually the first to arrive and start the decomposition process.
While a fly may appear small and insignificant, behind it is immense design and structure from its hundreds of compound eyes to its sense of smell.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : O men! Here is a parable set forth! listen to it! Those on whom, besides Allah, ye call, cannot create (even) a fly, if they all met together for the purpose! and if the fly should snatch away anything from them, they would have no power to release it from the fly. Feeble are those who petition and those whom they petition! (Quran 22:73)
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Title of photo: Cloudy Sky
Short description of your photo: Partially cloudy sky with a plant grown.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? :And We have sent down rain from the sky in a measured amount and settled it in the earth. And indeed, We are Able to take it away. 23:18
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Title of photo: Praise worthy
Short description of your photo: Some of the signs of Allah including the vastness of the sea, the sky and a ship sailing by the mercy of Allah
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Sura Kahf Verse 109 - Say (O Muhammad) "If the sea were ink for writing the words of my Lord, surely the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord would be finished, even if We brought (another sea) like it for its aid"
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Title of photo: Hidden treasures
Short description of your photo: Beauty of sea life - Men ,with all the technology, are only just beginning to find out the beautiful diversity of life.
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Sura An'aam - With Him are the keys of the unseen, the treasures that none know but He. He know whatever there is on the earth and in the sea
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Title of photo: Beauty and Beyond
Short description of your photo: Taken in the plains of the Central Serengeti . The picture depicts the grazing of Wilderbeasts and other grazers just before sunset
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : “And there is no animal that walks upon the Earth nor a bird that flies with its two wings but they are like yourselves; We have not neglected anything in the book, and then to their Lord shall they be gathered.” [6:38]
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Title of photo: Mother and Child
Short description of your photo: Taken right outside Lake Manyara National Park, this photo depicts a mother hugging her little child whilst eating some plants
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And the earth, He has set it for living creatures (55:9)
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Title of photo: The beauty of my Lords creation- Part 1
Short description of your photo: It is a picture of the waves of the ocean crashing on stones on the beach
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Quran 16:14
It is He who disposed the sea [for your benefit] that you may eat from it fresh meat, and obtain from it ornaments which you wear, and you see the ships plowing through it, that you may seek His bounty and that you may give thanks
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Title of photo: The beauty of my Lords creation- Part 2
Short description of your photo: This is a picture of the moving clouds with the beautifully painted sky as the backdrop and the trees silhouette during a sunset
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : Quran 41:37
Among His signs are night and day, and the sun and the moon. Do not prostrate to the sun, nor to the moon, but prostrate to Allah who created them, if it is Him that you worship.
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Title of photo: Mindful watching - you'll find me!
Short description of your photo: View Point - Lake Manyara
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : 57:4 - He it is who created the heavens and the earth in six periods, and He is firm in power; He knows that which goes deep down into the earth and that which comes forth out of it, and that which comes down from the heaven and that which goes up into it, and He is with you wherever you are; and Allah sees what you do.
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Title of photo: Paradise on earth
Short description of your photo: The plains of Enagaresero which some peple believe to be where the garden of Eden was
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : It will be said to them enter therein (Paradise) in peace and security 15:46
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Title of photo: Silver Waters
Short description of your photo: Lake natron is a highly alkaline lake, the only creatures that can sruvive it are these flamigos. It could be Allah's way of protecting his beautiful creation, all that man can do is look towarsd the water and juts admire and appreaciate his creation
Which Ayat of the Quran does your photo remind you of (mention full Ayat)? : And he found you lost and guided you 93:7
The Flamingos call this lake their home once born they leave to other countries and waters but always find their way back once a year, it reminded me that wherever you go Allah is always there to lead you home
- By Fatema.Khimji