What does « Stomach contents » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Stomach contents (فرث) 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.

فرث

Stomach contents

Root: ف - ر - ث

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Stomach contents

The Almighty says: 'From between excretions and blood, pure milk' (An-Nahl 66), meaning what is in the belly, named thus because it is expelled.

Al-farth is what is found in an animal's stomach after digestion.

Stomach contents in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah An-Nahl : 66 Meccan

﴿وَإِنَّ لَكُمْ فِى ٱلْأَنْعَٰمِ لَعِبْرَةً نُّسْقِيكُم مِّمَّا فِى بُطُونِهِۦ مِنۢ بَيْنِ فَرْثٍ وَدَمٍ لَّبَنًا خَالِصًا سَآئِغًا لِّلشَّٰرِبِينَ﴾

And indeed, for you in grazing livestock is a lesson. We give you drink from what is in their bellies - between excretion and blood - pure milk, palatable to drinkers.