What does « Mild warmth » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Mild warmth (دفىء) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

دفىء

Mild warmth

Root: د - ف

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Mild warmth

Al-dif': the opposite of cold.

Allah says: 'You obtain warmth (dif') from them' (An-Nahl: 5).

The wool garment that warms is a favor from Allah.

Animals provide warmth, food and transport.

Mild warmth in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Nahl : 5 Meccan

﴿وَٱلْأَنْعَـٰمَ خَلَقَهَا ۗ لَكُمْ فِيهَا دِفْءٌۭ وَمَنَـٰفِعُ وَمِنْهَا تَأْكُلُونَ﴾

And the grazing livestock He has created for you; in them is warmth and [numerous] benefits, and from them you eat.

Words from the same root as Mild warmth

To pour / To ejaculate

ردف

To follow / Successor

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