According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, the term 'Beasts' or Dawāb refers to all moving, living creatures on Earth, a concept featured in over 200 Quranic verses. Tafsir Ibn Kathir, analyzing verses like 22:18, explains that these creatures, from the smallest insect to the largest mammal, are in a state of willing submission and prostration to Allah, praising Him in their own unique way. The thematic synthesis across key verses such as 6:38 reveals that beasts form 'communities' (umam) like humans, possessing their own purpose and spiritual existence. Al-Qurtubi and other jurists emphasize that while Allah has subjugated beasts for human benefit—providing transport, sustenance, and other uses as detailed in verses like 36:71 and 43:12—this comes with the profound responsibility of stewardship. Therefore, the Quranic concept of beasts is not merely zoological; it is a theological sign (Ayah) of Allah's creative power, a lesson in humility and gratitude, and a test of humanity's capacity for mercy and justice.