Ar-Rum (الروم)
Meaning
The Romans
Ayas
60
Revelation
Meccan
Surah No
30
Surah Ar-Rum addresses the victory and defeat of the Romans, the signs of Allah in creation, and the truth of the resurrection. Key themes include:
Victory and Defeat: The Surah begins with the defeat and subsequent victory of the Romans over the Persians, symbolizing the cyclical nature of worldly power and Allah’s control over all things.
Signs in Creation: It urges reflection on natural phenomena as signs of Allah’s existence and power.
The Day of Judgment: Emphasizes the reality of the Day of Judgment and the resurrection, urging people to prepare for it.
Reassurance for the believers: The Surah was revealed during a time of hardship, reassuring the believers that victory will ultimately be theirs, just as the Romans regained their strength after defeat.
Emphasis on monotheism: Calls people to worship Allah alone and reflect on the signs in nature as proof of His existence.
Strengthens faith in Allah’s sovereignty over the world.
Encourages reflection on Allah’s signs in creation.
Reassures believers about eventual triumph, despite present struggles.
Victory of the believers:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said, “The Romans have been defeated but after a few years, they will triumph.” (Surah Ar-Rum, 30:2)
Reflecting on creation:
Allah says in the Surah: “And in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of the night and the day, are signs for those of understanding.” (30:20)
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