Ar-Rum (الروم) - Surah Details

30. Ar-Rum (الروم)

Meaning: The Romans

Total Ayahs: 60

Place of Revelation: Mecca

Summary

Surah Ar-Rum begins with a prophecy about the defeat and subsequent victory of the Romans over the Persians, serving as a sign for believers. It emphasizes Allah's signs in creation, the universe, and human life as proofs of His existence and power. The Surah contrasts the fate of those who recognize these signs with those who deny them, calling people to reflect on the natural world and the inevitability of resurrection.

Core Message

Allah's signs are evident in history and nature. The rise and fall of nations follow divine laws. True success comes from recognizing Allah's unity and living according to His guidance.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) highlighted this Surah's prophecies as evidence of the Quran's divine origin. Its recitation is said to increase awareness of Allah's signs in creation. Scholars note its powerful arguments against atheism and materialism.

Famous Verses

30:21 "وَمِنْ ءَايَـٰتِهِۦٓ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَٰجًۭا..." - 'And of His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves...'
30:30 "فَأَقِمْ وَجْهَكَ لِلدِّينِ حَنِيفًۭا..." - 'So direct your face toward the religion, inclining to truth...'
30:41 "ظَهَرَ ٱلْفَسَادُ فِى ٱلْبَرِّ وَٱلْبَحْرِ بِمَا كَسَبَتْ أَيْدِى ٱلنَّاسِ..." - 'Corruption has appeared throughout the land and sea by what the hands of people have earned...'

Moral Lesson

History and nature testify to Allah's truth. Worldly powers are temporary while divine truth is eternal. Human corruption leads to environmental and social decay.

Divine Attributes

Al-Aziz (The Almighty), Ar-Rahman (The Most Merciful), Al-Khaliq (The Creator), Al-Mu'min (The Giver of Security)

Keywords

Roman Victory Signs of Allah Human Nature Resurrection Divine Laws