d-a-n

Description

The Arabic root ضأن (ḍ-ʾ-n) refers specifically to sheep, particularly the type of domestic sheep raised for their wool and meat. In the Quran, this root appears in the context of livestock that God has provided for human benefit, emphasizing divine provision and bounty. The term is used to distinguish this particular species of sheep from other types of cattle and livestock mentioned in discussions of lawful animals and God's blessings upon humanity.