Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 30
Number of Ayah – 60
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 21 Ayah 1-60
Starting Page Number – 404th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Ar-Rum
Surah Ar-Rum, meaning “The Romans,” is the 30th surah of the Quran. It consists of 60 verses and primarily focuses on the theme of divine signs, historical lessons, and the certainty of Allah’s promise.
The surah begins by mentioning the defeat of the Romans at the hands of the Persians, highlighting the fluctuation of power and the transient nature of worldly affairs. It then foretells that the Romans will soon regain victory, indicating the fulfillment of Allah’s promise.
Surah Ar-Rum discusses the signs of Allah’s creation and His ability to bring life to the dead. It emphasizes that these signs are a proof of His existence and power, as well as a reminder of His ability to resurrect human beings on the Day of Judgment.
The surah reflects on the lessons to be learned from the stories of past nations. It mentions the destruction of powerful civilizations, such as the people of ‘Ad and Thamud, who were arrogant and disobedient to their prophets. It warns that those who turn away from the truth and persist in wrongdoing will meet a similar fate.
Surah Ar-Rum emphasizes the importance of recognizing Allah’s blessings and submitting to His guidance. It warns against following the path of disbelief and corruption, which ultimately leads to destruction.
The surah also touches upon the nature of human beings and the diversity of languages and cultures. It asserts that the purpose of this diversity is for people to know and learn from one another, rather than to compete in worldly matters.
Surah Ar-Rum highlights the concept of love and mercy within the institution of marriage. It emphasizes the importance of mutual affection and harmony between spouses as a sign of Allah’s blessings.
The surah concludes by reminding the believers to reflect upon the signs of Allah and to remain steadfast in their faith. It assures them that the promise of Allah is true and that victory will ultimately be granted to those who believe and do righteous deeds.
In summary, Surah Ar-Rum focuses on the themes of divine signs, historical lessons, and the certainty of Allah’s promise. It emphasizes the transient nature of worldly affairs, warns against disbelief and corruption, and highlights the importance of recognizing Allah’s blessings. The surah encourages reflection upon the signs of Allah, emphasizes the value of mutual affection in marriage, and assures the believers of ultimate victory through faith and righteous deeds.
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1. Alif-Lãm-Mĩm.
2. The Romans have been defeated
3. in a nearby land. Yet following their defeat, they will triumph
4. within three to nine years. The ˹whole˺ matter rests with Allah before and after ˹victory˺. And on that day the believers will rejoice
5. at the victory willed by Allah. He gives victory to whoever He wills. For He is the Almighty, Most Merciful.
6. ˹This is˺ the promise of Allah. ˹And˺ Allah never fails in His promise. But most people do not know.
7. They ˹only˺ know the worldly affairs of this life, but are ˹totally˺ oblivious to the Hereafter.
8. Have they not reflected upon their own being? Allah only created the heavens and the earth and everything in between for a purpose and an appointed term. Yet most people are truly in denial of the meeting with their Lord!
9. Have they not travelled throughout the land to see what was the end of those ˹destroyed˺ before them? They were far superior in might; they cultivated the land and developed it more than these ˹Meccans˺ ever have. Their messengers came to them with clear proofs. Allah would have never wronged them, but it was they who wronged themselves.
10. Then most evil was the end of the evildoers for denying and mocking the signs of Allah.
11. It is Allah Who originates the creation, and will resurrect it. And then to Him you will ˹all˺ be returned.
12. On the Day the Hour will arrive, the wicked will be dumbstruck.
13. There will be no intercessors for them from among their associate-gods, and they will ˹totally˺ deny their associate-gods.
14. And on the Day the Hour will arrive, the people will then be split ˹into two groups˺.
15. As for those who believed and did good, they will be rejoicing in a Garden.
16. And as for those who disbelieved, and denied Our signs and the meeting ˹with Allah˺ in the Hereafter, they will be confined in punishment.
17. So glorify Allah in the evening and in the morning—
18. all praise is for Him in the heavens and the earth—as well as in the afternoon, and at noon.
19. He brings forth the living from the dead and the dead from the living. And He gives life to the earth after its death. And so will you be brought forth ˹from the grave˺.
20. One of His signs is that He created you from dust, then—behold!—you are human beings spreading over ˹the earth˺.
21. And one of His signs is that He created for you spouses from among yourselves so that you may find comfort in them. And He has placed between you compassion and mercy. Surely in this are signs for people who reflect.
22. And one of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the diversity of your languages and colours. Surely in this are signs for those of ˹sound˺ knowledge.
23. And one of His signs is your sleep by night and by day ˹for rest˺ as well as your seeking His bounty ˹in both˺. Surely in this are signs for people who listen.
24. And one of His signs is that He shows you lightning, inspiring ˹you with˺ hope and fear. And He sends down rain from the sky, reviving the earth after its death. Surely in this are signs for people who understand.
25. And one of His signs is that the heavens and the earth persist by His command. Then when He calls you out of the earth just once, you will instantly come forth.
26. And to Him belong all those in the heavens and the earth—all are subject to His Will.
27. And He is the One Who originates the creation then will resurrect it—which is even easier for Him. To Him belong the finest attributes in the heavens and the earth. And He is the Almighty, All-Wise.
28. He sets forth for you an example ˹drawn˺ from your own lives: would you allow some of those ˹bondspeople˺ in your possession to be your equal partners in whatever ˹wealth˺ We have provided you, keeping them in mind as you are mindful of your peers? This is how We make the signs clear for people who understand.
29. In fact, the wrongdoers merely follow their desires with no knowledge. Who then can guide those Allah has left to stray? They will have no helpers.
30. So be steadfast in faith in all uprightness ˹O Prophet˺—the natural Way of Allah which He has instilled in ˹all˺ people. Let there be no change in this creation of Allah. That is the Straight Way, but most people do not know.
31. ˹O believers!˺ Always turn to Him ˹in repentance˺, be mindful of Him, and establish prayers. And do not be polytheists—
32. ˹like˺ those who have divided their faith and split into sects, each rejoicing in what they have.
33. When people are touched with hardship, they cry out to their Lord, turning to Him ˹alone˺. But as soon as He gives them a taste of His mercy, a group of them associates ˹others˺ with their Lord ˹in worship˺,
34. becoming ungrateful for whatever ˹favours˺ We have given them. So enjoy yourselves, for soon you will know.
35. Or have We sent down to them an authority which attests to what they associate ˹with Him˺?
36. If We give people a taste of mercy, they become prideful ˹because˺ of it. But if they are afflicted with an evil for what their hands have done, they instantly fall into despair.
37. Have they not seen that Allah gives abundant or limited provisions to whoever He wills? Surely in this are signs for people who believe.
38. So give your close relatives their due, as well as the poor and the ˹needy˺ traveller. That is best for those who seek the pleasure of Allah, and it is they who will be successful.
39. Whatever loans you give, ˹only˺ seeking interest at the expense of people’s wealth will not increase with Allah. But whatever charity you give, ˹only˺ seeking the pleasure of Allah—it is they whose reward will be multiplied.
40. It is Allah Who created you, then gives you provisions, then will cause you to die, and then will bring you back to life. Can any of your associate-gods do any of this? Glorified and Exalted is He above what they associate with Him ˹in worship˺!
41. Corruption has spread on land and sea as a result of what people’s hands have done, so that Allah may cause them to taste ˹the consequences of˺ some of their deeds and perhaps they might return ˹to the Right Path˺.
42. Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Travel throughout the land and see what was the end of those ˹destroyed˺ before ˹you˺—most of them were polytheists.”
43. So be steadfast in the Upright Faith ˹O Prophet˺, before the coming of a Day from Allah that cannot be averted. On that Day the people will be divided:
44. those who disbelieved will bear ˹the burden of˺ their own disbelief; and those who did good will have prepared for themselves ˹eternal homes˺,
45. so that He may ˹generously˺ reward those who believe and do good, out of His grace. He truly does not like the disbelievers.
46. And one of His signs is that He sends the winds, ushering in good news ˹of rain˺ so that He may give you a taste of His mercy, and that ships may sail by His command, and that you may seek His bounty, and perhaps you will be grateful.
47. Indeed, We sent before you ˹O Prophet˺ messengers, each to their own people, and they came to them with clear proofs. Then We inflicted punishment upon those who persisted in wickedness. For it is Our duty to help the believers.
48. It is Allah Who sends the winds, which then stir up ˹vapour, forming˺ clouds, which He then spreads out in the sky or piles up into masses as He wills, from which you see rain come forth. Then as soon as He causes it to fall on whoever He wills of His servants, they rejoice,
49. although they had utterly lost hope just before it was sent down to them.
50. See then the impact of Allah’s mercy: how He gives life to the earth after its death! Surely That ˹same God˺ can raise the dead. For He is Most Capable of everything.
51. Then if We send a ˹harsh˺ wind which they see withering ˹their˺ crops, they will definitely deny ˹old favours˺ right after.
52. So you ˹O Prophet˺ certainly cannot make the dead hear ˹the truth˺. Nor can you make the deaf hear the call when they turn their backs and walk away.
53. Nor can you lead the blind out of their misguidance. You can make none hear ˹the truth˺ except those who believe in Our revelations, ˹fully˺ submitting ˹to Allah˺.
54. It is Allah Who created you in a state of weakness, then developed ˹your˺ weakness into strength, then developed ˹your˺ strength into weakness and old age. He creates whatever He wills. For He is the All-Knowing, Most Capable.
55. And on the Day the Hour will arrive, the wicked will swear that they did not stay ˹in this world˺ more than an hour. In this way they were always deluded ˹in the world˺.
56. But those gifted with knowledge and faith will say ˹to them˺, “You did actually stay—as destined by Allah—until the Day of Resurrection. So here is the Day of Resurrection ˹which you denied˺! But you did not know ˹it was true˺.”
57. So on that Day the wrongdoers’ excuses will not benefit them, nor will they be allowed to appease ˹their Lord˺.
58. We have certainly set forth every ˹kind of˺ lesson for people in this Quran. And no matter what sign you bring to them ˹O Prophet˺, the disbelievers will definitely say ˹to the believers˺, “You are only a people of falsehood.”
59. This is how Allah seals the hearts of those unwilling to know ˹the truth˺.
60. So be patient, for the promise of Allah certainly is true. And do not be disturbed by those who have no sure faith.