A Research Review of the Animals Mentioned in the Holy Quran and Their Effects on Human Life

قرآن مجید میں مذکور حیوانات کا تحقیقی جائزہ اور انسانی زندگی پر ان کے اثرات

Abstract

This study examines the mention of various animals in the Holy Quran, including camels, cows, bees, ants, elephants, and birds, and analyzes their impact on human life. These references are not merely symbolic but serve as profound lessons in spirituality, ethics, and ecological balance. The research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating Quranic exegesis with contemporary scientific insights to explore the ecological, medicinal, and ethical significance of these creatures. The study highlights the role of animals in sustaining environmental harmony, contributing to human well-being, and providing moral and philosophical guidance. By bridging religious wisdom with scientific knowledge, this research underscores the importance of biodiversity, sustainability, and ethical stewardship of nature, demonstrating the Quran’s holistic approach to life and the natural world.

Keywords: Quran, animals, ecological balance, biodiversity, sustainability, ethics, environmental stewardship, divine wisdom, human well-being