Surah Rum - Summary
Ar-Rum is the 30th chapter (surah) of the Quran, comprising 60 verses. This important surah focuses on the word Rum, which translates to “Romans.” During the time of Prophet Muhammad, it referred to the Byzantine Greeks, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire. Thus, the title is often translated as “The Greeks” or “The Byzantines.” You can easily download the PDF of Surah Rum in both high quality and printable format.
Understanding Surah Rum
This surah provides valuable insights into the significant Byzantine–Sasanian War that occurred from 602 to 628. The Arabs of Mecca were curious spectators during this war, not realizing that in just a generation, they would rise to create their own empire, ultimately defeating both the Persians and the Byzantines.
The Message of Surah Rum
فَإِذَا رَكِبُوا فِي الْفُلْكِ دَعَوُا اللَّهَ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ
الدِّينَ ، فَلَمَّا نَجْهُمْ إِلَى الْبَرِ إِذَا هُم يُشْرِكُونَ .
لِيَكْفُرُوا مَا اتَيْهُمْ وَلِيَتَمَتَّعُوا فَسَوْفَ يَعْلَمُونَ *
أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْا اَنَا جَعَلْنَا حَرَمًا اِمِنَّا وَيُتَخَطَّفُ النَّاسُ
مِنْ حَوْلِهِمْ أَفَبِالْبَاطِلِ يُؤْمِنُونَ وَبِنِعْمَةِ اللهِ
يَكْفُرُونَ وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّنِ افْتَرى عَلَى اللهِ
كَذِبًا أَوْكَذَّبَ بِالْحَقِّ لَمَّا جَاءَهُ أَلَيْسَ فِي
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