except so that we may use what benefits us and leave what harms us. That is because among them are those that benefit in the world and the hereafter; and among them are those that harm in the world and the hereafter.

Among them are those that prevent [benefit] in the world and the hereafter.

Among them are those that prevent harm in the world and the hereafter.

Among them are those that benefit in the world but harm in the hereafter, and vice versa.

Among them are those that prevent benefit in the world and harm in the hereafter, and vice versa.

What is prevented and what harms

The commands and prohibitions of various forms

So, pay attention and perceive, O brother, these various commands and prohibitions—in their varied forms and rulings—because:

Among them are Verbal, among them are Action-based, and among them are Creedal; among them are Mineral, among them are Plant, and among them are Animal.