According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, 'Salwa' (سلوى) is a term mentioned in the Quran that refers to a type of bird, widely identified as the quail, which was miraculously sent down by Allah as a source of meat for the Children of Israel. This divine provision, along with 'Manna', sustained them during their forty-year sojourn in the Sinai desert after their exodus from Egypt. The majority of classical commentators, including Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari, concur on this identification. The story of Salwa, detailed in verses 2:57, 7:160, and 20:80, serves as a powerful testament to Allah's divine providence and a lesson on the importance of gratitude for His blessings. The linguistic richness of the word 'Salwa', which also means 'solace' or 'comfort', adds a symbolic dimension to this narrative, suggesting that this provision was not only for their physical sustenance but also a source of comfort in their time of hardship.