The Holy Quran 21:80 — Surah Al-Anbya

Arabic text

وَعَلَّمْنَـٰهُ صَنْعَةَ لَبُوسٍ لَّكُمْ لِتُحْصِنَكُم مِّنۢ بَأْسِكُمْ ۖ فَهَلْ أَنتُمْ شَـٰكِرُونَ

Translation

We taught Dawood the skill of making armour (with links to allow easy movement, unlike the armour of times before which consisted of uncomfortable solid steel plates which restricted movement), so that it protects you (people) in your wars. Will you be grateful (show some gratitude)?

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Dawud ﵇ making coats of mail: Almighty Allah had made iron like wax in the hands of Dawud ﵇. Bending it, he would fashion coats of mail of a new kind, very light and strong, which served in battle. that is, for your benefit We brought forth such a wonderful craft through Dawud ﵇. Consider, then: do you show any gratitude at all for blessings of this kind?

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