This locus gathers 2 instances of the use of this verse in Muhammad Shahrur’s books, linking it to the concepts and arguments that appear around it.

Verse Text as Quoted

And livestock He created for you; in them is warmth and benefits…

Brief Reading

The verse is used to indicate the various forms of benefiting from livestock other than eating, such as warmth, beauty, carrying loads, and other benefits.

Loci

  • Legislative
  • Human and ethical
  • Livestock benefits: 3

Its Place in the Network of Concepts

It expands the concept of benefit in dealing with livestock.

The Verse’s Role in the Argument

  • Support: 2

Instances of Use

  • The Qur’anic Stories, vol. 2, p. 49: Cited to explain the various forms of benefiting from livestock other than eating, such as warmth, beauty, and carrying loads.
    • Concept: Livestock benefits
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual evidence: “as in His saying, {And livestock He created for you; in them is warmth and benefits…} (an-Nahl 5-7)”
  • The Qur’anic Stories, vol. 2, p. 49: Used to establish that benefiting from livestock is not limited to eating, but includes warmth, carrying loads, beauty, and other forms of benefit.
    • Concept: Livestock benefits
    • Function of the verse here: Support
    • Textual evidence: “as in His saying, {And livestock He created for you; in them is warmth and benefits…} (an-Nahl 5-7).”

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