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.

Words from the same root as Dfāʾ

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Dfāʾ » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Dfāʾ

Dfāʾ in the Quran (1)

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What does « Dfāʾ » mean in the Quran?