Translation from Kanz-ul-Iman: And indeed, there is place for you to ponder in (the example of) the cattle. We provide you to drink from what is in their bellies; pure milk from between dung and blood, which is soothing to swallow for the drinkers.

It is mentioned in this verse: The glory and Divine power of the signs of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ are present in everything, to the extent that even if you ponder over your cattle, you will be able to find many things to reflect over and you will gain an insight into the wonders of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ and the perfection of His Divine powers. Ponder over the fact that We give you to drink pure milk, which is in the bellies of these animals, between the dung and the blood, that is easy to swallow for the drinkers, and which has no mixture of anything else, although there is only one place in the body of an animal where fodder (dried hay), grass, chaff, etc. reach, and milk, blood and dung are all created from this food but all of these things do not mix with one another. There is no colour of blood or smell of dung in the milk. It is obtained as very pure and easily digestible. From this, we are able to see the manifestation of Divine Power. (Khaazin, Al-Nahl, Taht-al-Ayah 66, vol. 3, pp. 129-130, Madarik, Al-Nahl, Taht-al-Ayah 66, pp. 600, Khaza’in-ul-Irfan, Taht-al-Ayah 66, pp. 510)

If we ponder upon the pure milk mentioned in this verse, it becomes obvious that The All Powerful Allah Almighty, The possessor of Divine powers can take out pure milk from a mixture of various types of food and there is not even a doubt about any kinds of mixture in it. Therefore, it is not difficult for Him to assemble the limbs of a human being after they have been scattered. (Khaza’in-ul-Irfan, Taht-al-Ayah 66, pp. 510-511) The blessed Sufis have stated: “O human being! Just like your Lord عَزَّوَجَلَّ gives you pure milk, which is free from any mixtures of dung and blood, you should also perform worship of your Lord عَزَّوَجَلَّ in such a manner, which is free from any mixtures of showing off.”

(Noor-ul-Irfan, Taht-ul-Ayah 66, pp. 437; summarised)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب              صَلَّى اللّٰهُ تَعَالٰى عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! When riding or putting goods on animals, one must consider whether they are able to carry such a load with ease. It could be that due to the load, the animal is finding it very difficult to walk and we are