Let me guess. You’ve probably been annoyed by a fly buzzing around your food, your face, or maybe even your room.
It’s small, fast, dirty, and just… irritating.
So the question comes naturally — why would a wise and loving GOD create something like a fly?
Could there really be a purpose behind such a tiny, bothersome creature?
Let’s explore that together.
Flies Are More Than Just Annoying
Most of us only see the surface. But did you know that flies actually serve some very important roles in nature?
- Flies help clean the environment. They feed on dead animals, rotting plants, and waste. In doing so, they break down and remove harmful matter from the ecosystem.
- They are part of the food chain. Birds, frogs, spiders, and many small animals depend on flies as a food source.
- Flies even help in pollination. Some flies visit flowers just like bees and help plants reproduce.
So while we may not enjoy their presence, nature sees flies as essential workers.
What the Qur’an Says About Flies
In the Qur’an, flies are mentioned in a way that makes us think deeply.
Qur’an – Surah Al-Hajj 22:73
“O people, an example is presented, so listen to it: indeed, those you call upon besides Allah will never create as much as a fly, even if they gathered together for that purpose. And if the fly should snatch away a thing from them, they could not recover it. Weak are the pursuer and the pursued.”
This verse reminds us that even the smallest of creatures are beyond human power to create or control. It teaches us that God’s design, even in a fly, is far beyond our imagination.
If God mentions flies in His Book, surely they must carry meaning.
What the Bible Says About Flies
Flies are also mentioned in the Bible, often as a sign of warning or power.
Bible – Exodus 8:21-24
“If you do not let My people go, I will send swarms of flies on you… and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies.”
Here, God used flies as a sign of His authority. But even this shows that such tiny creatures can be used by the Creator to bring change, warning, or reminder.
Whether for cleansing or warning, flies have their place in the story of creation.
So Why Did GOD Create Flies?
God creates nothing without reason. The fly may seem small and useless to us, but it plays a key part in life’s cycle.
Imagine a world without flies. Dead animals and waste would pile up. Disease would spread more easily. Other creatures would go hungry.
Maybe the fly is not the problem. Maybe it’s our limited view that keeps us from seeing its purpose.
What Can We Learn From Flies?
- Humility. A tiny fly reminds us that we are not in control, even in our own homes.
- Reflection. When we see a fly, we can ask: what message is God sending me through this creature?
- Respect for Creation. Every being, no matter how small, has a role in the beautiful web of life.
Flies may seem like a bother, but in reality, they show us the detail, balance, and wisdom in God’s creation.
Final Thoughts: Why Did GOD Create Flies?
Flies are not just a random accident. They are a part of a perfectly designed system — created by God with purpose and meaning.
If God gave such thought to a fly,
imagine how much care and purpose He has put into creating you.
So next time a fly comes near, instead of just swatting it away, maybe pause for a second.
Think about how something so small can be so important.
And think about the One who made it.