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About Surah Ar-Rum (الروم)

Meaning
The Romans
Revelation
Makki
Verses
60
Chapter
30 of 114

Ar-Rum opens with a prophecy that the defeated Romans would be victorious within a few years — a prediction fulfilled and recorded as a sign. The surah then turns to signs within us and around us: the creation of spouses, sleep, lightning, and the diversity of languages and colours.

Main themes of Surah Ar-Rum

How to read Surah Ar-Rum on Muslim Guide

The full Arabic text of Surah Ar-Rum is shown above in the Uthmani script, with English and Urdu translation under each ayah. Use the audio player to listen while you read, tap any verse to bookmark or copy it, and switch the translation or reciter from the controls at the top. Everything on this page is free and needs no account.

Surah Ar-Rum — Frequently Asked Questions

What does Surah Ar-Rum mean?
The name Ar-Rum (الروم) means "The Romans". It is chapter 30 of the Quran and contains 60 verses.
Is Surah Ar-Rum Makki or Madani?
Surah Ar-Rum is a Makki surah, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah.
How many verses are in Surah Ar-Rum?
Surah Ar-Rum has 60 ayat (verses). You can read all of them above with the Arabic text alongside English and Urdu translation.
What is Surah Ar-Rum about?
Ar-Rum opens with a prophecy that the defeated Romans would be victorious within a few years — a prediction fulfilled and recorded as a sign. The surah then turns to signs within us and around us: the creation of spouses, sleep, lightning, and the diversity of languages and colours.
Can I listen to Surah Ar-Rum online?
Yes. Use the audio player on this page to listen to Surah Ar-Rum recited by Mishary Rashid Alafasy and other reciters. You can play the full surah or repeat a single ayah while you follow the Arabic text.