What does « Dfāʾ » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Dfāʾ (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
Dfāʾ
Root: د - ف
Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Dfāʾ

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.

Dfāʾ 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.

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