About This Surah
Surah Ar-Rum (الروم) is the 30th chapter of the Qur'an, with 60 verses revealed in Mecca. Its main themes are theology, cosmology, and spirituality. It prominently features the Quran and Idris.
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–2018
- 1Disjointed Letters
- 2, 3, 4Defeat and future victory of the Romans
- 4, 5Believers rejoicing in divine victory
- 6, 60Fulfillment of God's promises
- 7Superficial knowledge limited to worldly life
- 8, 25Creation of Heavens and Earth in Truth
- 8, 25, 56Reality of the resurrection
- 9, 42Forms of divine punishment
- 10Accountability of evil-doers
- 11, 19, 27, 40, 50Origination and repetition of creation
- 12, 57Despair and regret of criminals on Judgment Day
- 13Mutual disowning of idolaters on Judgment Day
- 14Separation of righteous and wicked
- 15, 45Paradise and eternal reward for believers
- 16Punishment encompassing the disbelievers in Hell
- 17, 18Glorification of God throughout the day
- 19, 24, 48, 50Lightning, rain, and reviving the earth
- 20Creation of mankind from dust
Verses 21–4017
- 21Spousal affection and mercy
- 22Diversity of languages and colors
- 23Alternation of night, day, and sleep
- 26God's independence from creation
- 28, 58Parables in the Quran
- 28, 35, 40Weakness of false deities
- 29, 59Sealing of unguided hearts
- 30, 43Fitrah and innate monotheism
- 31Denunciation of idolatry
- 31Prayer restraining immorality and evil
- 32Refutation of sects and religious division
- 33, 34Ingratitude in times of ease after distress
- 36, 49, 51Despair in hardship and arrogance in prosperity
- 37Extension and restriction of provision by divine will
- 38Rights of relatives, the needy, and wayfarers
- 39Prohibition and spiritual worthlessness of usury (Riba)
- 39Virtue and multiple rewards of Zakat
Verses 41–608
- 41Corruption on earth caused by human actions
- 44Individual moral responsibility
- 46, 48Subjugation of winds and ships
- 47Divine support for messengers and believers
- 52, 53Spiritual deafness and blindness of disbelievers
- 54Stages of human physical development
- 55Perception of worldly time on the Day of Judgment
- 60Steadfastness and patience upon the truth
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Narrative
Promise
Warning
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
Allah↔knowledge350
Allah↔faith306
the earth↔the heavens221
Allah↔disbelief200
creation↔divine creation195
Allah↔messenger188
Allah↔the earth186
Allah↔the heavens126
Allah↔divine mercy125
disbelief↔faith108
Semantic Opposites Present
disbelief
↔ opposes
faith
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
Al-Baqarah · 2:1
Alif Lām Mīm – letters like these begin certain sūrahs of the Qur’ān. Although they have no meaning in themselves, they do however…
∿ similarity: 1.00
Al-'Ankabut · 29:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Luqman · 31:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed at the beginning of Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 1.00
Az-Zumar · 39:52
Do these idolaters say this and not know that Allah expands the provision for whoever He wills as a test for him: Is he grateful o…
∿ similarity: 0.97
As-Sajdah · 32:1
Alif Lam Meem. The discussion on similar letters has already passed in Sūrah Al-Baqarah.
∿ similarity: 0.94
An-Naml · 27:81
And you are not one to guide those whose eyes are blind to the truth, so do not grieve over them and tire yourself. Only those wil…
∿ similarity: 0.94
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Ar-Rum?
Surah Ar-Rum (الروم) is the 30th chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 60 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Ar-Rum?
The main themes of Surah Ar-Rum are theology, cosmology, and spirituality.
Which key figures are mentioned in Surah Ar-Rum?
Surah Ar-Rum prominently features the Quran and Idris.
Is Surah Ar-Rum Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Ar-Rum is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 60 verses.
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