سُوْرَةُ النَّحْلِ

Surah An-Nahl (16) — Ayah 5

The Bee · Meccan · Juz 14 · Page 267

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وَٱلْأَنْعَـٰمَ خَلَقَهَا ۗ لَكُمْ فِيهَا دِفْءٌ وَمَنَـٰفِعُ وَمِنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ ﴿5﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And the cattle, He has created them for you; in them there is warmth (warm clothing), and numerous benefits, and of them you eat.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَٱلْأَنْعَـٰمَ wal-anʿāma And the cattle
خَلَقَهَا ۗ khalaqahā He created them
لَكُمْ lakum for you
فِيهَا fīhā in them
دِفْءٌۭ dif'on (is) warmth
وَمَنَـٰفِعُ wamanāfiʿu and benefits
وَمِنْهَا wamin'hā and from them
تَأْكُلُونَ takulūna you eat

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah5){وَ الْاَنْعَامَ خَلَقَهَا لَكُمْ فِيْهَا دِفْءٌ … : ’’ الْاَنْعَامَ ‘‘ ’’نَعَمٌ‘‘} (with the fatha on ن and ع) is the plural, camels, cows, sheep, and goats. {’’ دِفْءٌ ‘‘} heat, this is used in contrast to shivering from cold, {’’مَا يُدْفَأُ بِهٖ‘‘} that with which heat is obtained, just as {’’مِلْأٌ ‘‘} that with which something is filled. A special benefit of the cattle is that from their wool and hair, clothing is provided that gives warmth; due to its importance, it is mentioned first, and the general benefits are mentioned afterward. {’’ وَ مَنَافِعُ ‘‘} and there are many benefits, for example, you ride them, plow with them, draw water with them, burn their dung, use it as fertilizer in fields, and by selling them, you buy all kinds of necessities. In these benefits, {”دِفْءٌ ٌ“} is also included, and also that by their reproduction, your wealth keeps increasing, and finally, among these benefits, one particular benefit is mentioned again: that you eat from them, meaning milk, yogurt, the countless things made from them, and meat—in short, in them is also your food provision. This verse is similar to verse (66) and (80) of this surah.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

5. 1. Along with this favor, another favor is mentioned that the cattle (camels, cows, and goats) are also created by Him, from whose hair and wool you prepare warm clothes and obtain warmth. In the same way, you derive other benefits from them, for example, you obtain milk from them, you ride on them and load goods on them, you plow fields and irrigate crops through them, and so on.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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