Ar Rum (Arabic: الروم) is the 30th chapter of the Quran. It consists of 6 Rukus, 60 verses, 820 words, and 3472 letters. Surah Room is a Makki surah, and it opens with Muqatta’at letters الم. The Surah is named Ar-Rum due to the presence of the word “ghulibat-ir-Rum” in its second verse. Surah rum means The Byzantines or The Greeks. Al Room Surah was revealed in 615 A.D. It coincided with the Romans being defeated by the Persians. It was revealed during the Prophet’s stay in Makkah. In the same year, the Prophet allowed persecuted Muslims to migrate to Habsha.
Read colour coded Surah ar Room Arabic text with tajweed rules at Islamicsurah.com.
Following are the virtues and benefits of reciting Surat Rum:
Quran Surah ar Rum 21 verse emphasizes the divine wisdom behind creating mates from among ourselves, fostering tranquility, love, and mercy in relationships. Reflecting on this verse reminds believers of the blessings of companionship and the importance of nurturing love and compassion in their relationships. In Surah e Room this verse shows that in marriage, the main goal is to have peace and feel comfortable. Couples who have this are successful in marriage. But if a family doesn’t have peace and feels troubled, then they aren’t successful in their marriage.
وَ مِنْ اٰیٰتِهٖۤ اَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُمْ مِّنْ اَنْفُسِكُمْ اَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوْۤا اِلَیْهَا وَ جَعَلَ بَیْنَكُمْ مَّوَدَّةً وَّ رَحْمَةًؕ-اِنَّ فِیْ ذٰلِكَ لَاٰیٰتٍ لِّقَوْمٍ یَّتَفَكَّرُوْنَ(21)
So, set your face toward the religion, inclining to truth. [Adhere to] the natural inclination upon which Allah has created [all] people. No change should there be in the creation of Allah. That is the correct religion, but most of the people do not know. Surah ar Rum ayat 30 emphasizes the importance of adhering to the straight path of obedience to Allah, following the innate nature upon which He has created humanity. It highlights the purity and simplicity of the true religion, which remains unchanged despite the ignorance of many people.
فَاَقِمْ وَجْهَكَ لِلدِّیْنِ حَنِیْفًاؕ-فِطْرَتَ اللّٰهِ الَّتِیْ فَطَرَ النَّاسَ عَلَیْهَاؕ-لَا تَبْدِیْلَ لِخَلْقِ اللّٰهِؕ-ذٰلِكَ الدِّیْنُ الْقَیِّمُۗۙ-وَ لٰـكِنَّ اَكْثَرَ النَّاسِ لَا یَعْلَمُوْنَ(30)
Surah Ar-Rum, verse 54, illuminates the cyclical nature of human existence, emphasizing Allah’s role as the Creator and the ultimate determiner of destinies. It reflects on the stages of life, from weakness to strength, and then back to weakness and old age. This verse underscores the transient and fleeting nature of human power and vitality, highlighting the reality of our dependence on Allah’s wisdom and decree. It reminds us that Allah, in His infinite knowledge, orchestrates the course of our lives, shaping our experiences according to His divine plan. Thus, it invites us to reflect on the fluctuations of life and to place our trust in the Ever-Knowing and Ever-Determiner, who guides us through every stage with wisdom and purpose.
اَللّٰهُ الَّذِیْ خَلَقَكُمْ مِّنْ ضُؔعْفٍ ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْۢ بَعْدِ ضُؔعْفٍ قُوَّةً ثُمَّ جَعَلَ مِنْۢ بَعْدِ قُوَّةٍ ضُؔعْفًا وَّ شَیْبَةًؕ-یَخْلُقُ مَا یَشَآءُۚ-وَ هُوَ الْعَلِیْمُ الْقَدِیْرُ(54)
In the Holy Quran Surat Room is located in the 21st juz (para).
Surah Ar-Rum discusses evidence for Allah’s existence. It encourages us to think about many everyday things, like the universe, marriage, human origins, and different languages.
On that day, believers will celebrate the victory bestowed by Allah. This verse contains not just one, but two prophecies: Firstly, the victory of the Romans, and secondly, the Muslims will also achieve victory simultaneously.