Transparent Butterfly (Absolutely Gorgeous Creature!)
15-10-2008
"He is Allah, the Creator, the
Evolver, the Bestower of Forms (or Colours). To Him belong the Most Beautiful
Names: whatever is in the heavens and on earth, doth declare His Praises and
Glory: and He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise." (Qur'an 59:24)
The Transparent Butterfly comes from Central America and is found from Mexico to
Panama. It is quite common in its zone, but it not easy to find because of its
transparent wings, which is a natural camouflage mechanism.
A butterfly with transparent wings is rare and beautiful. As delicate as finely
blown glass, the presence of this rare tropical gem is used by rain forest
ecologists as an indication of high habitat quality and its demise alerts them
of ecological change. Rivaling the refined beauty of a stained glass window, the
translucent wings of the Glasswing butterfly shimmer in the sunlight like
polished panes of turquoise, orange, green, and red.
All things beautiful do not have to be full of color to be noticed: in life that
which is unnoticed has the most power.
"Verily in the heavens and the earth, are Signs for
those who believe. And in the creation of yourselves and the fact that animals
are scattered (through the earth), are Signs for those of assured Faith."
(Qur'an 45:3-4)
Everywhere in the universe overflows with an amazing magnificence. This magnificence is the superior and matchless artistry of Allah, the Originator of everything, the Source of all beauty, and the Lord of all living things.
"He Who created the seven heavens one above another: No want of proportion wilt thou see in the Creation of ((Allah)) Most Gracious. So turn thy vision again: seest thou any flaw? Again turn thy vision a second time: (thy) vision will come back to thee dull and discomfited, in a state worn out." (Qur'an 67:3-4)
Submitted by a Mujahid