And in cattle (too) ye have an instructive example: from within their bodies We produce (milk) for you to drink; there are, in them, (besides), numerous (other) benefits for you; and of their (meat) ye eat;
‘Ibrat. the root meaning of the verb is “to
interpret, or expound, or instruct”, as in 12:43;
the noun means, an interpretation, or example or Sign
that instructs, as here and in 16:66, or gives warning, as
in 3:13.
- From cattle we get milk and meat; also from their
skins we make leather for shoes, boots, straps,
saddlery, and numerous other uses; - from camel’s hair and sheep’s wool we weave cloth,
hangings, carpets, etc.; - from the horns of cattle we make cups and articles of
ornament or use; and camels, horses, donkeys,
mules, etc., are used for riding, carrying loads, or
drawing vehicles.
References:
Yusuf Ali, Abdullah. Translation and Commentary of the Quran. (surah 23 verse 21). Quran Arabic with English Translation & Commentary (Tafsir) by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Free Download (quran4u.com)
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