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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Supplications for the Month of Ramadhan Surat ar Roum The Romans, Chapter 30 One of the important topics discussed in Sura ar­-Rum is the proof of the Creator present in the many wonders of creation around us.

In ayats 20­25, and then ayats 46­54 of the Sura, Allah talks about His signs present in the creation of the world and in human beings, in the wisdom behind the system running in the Universe, and the power and mercy of Allah so evident in the working of the world. There is an invitation to ponder over these signs, to gain a firm and un-doubtful faith in the Creator. Many people, however, reject these clear signs, and prefer to continue in disbelief.

Believers are sometimes affected by such skeptics, and may waver in their faith. Sura ar-­Rum ends by describing the fate of such skeptics on the day of Judgement, and warns believers not to be affected by them in the world. This sura derives its name from the prophecy in the beginning of the sura that the Romans (who were Christians) would defeat the Persians (who were idol-­worshippers) in the near future.

This was reassuring for the Muslims who had been taunted that the idol­-worshippers were gaining victory over those who believed in One God. Recitation of sura ar-­Rum is highly recommended on Laylatul Qadr. In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Alif Lam Meem. The Romans have been defeated. In a nearby land, but after being defeated, they shall soon be victorious. Within a few years; Allah's is the command before and after, and on that day the believers shall rejoice.

With the help of Allah. He helps whom He pleases, and He is the Mighty, the Merciful. (This is) the promise of Allah! Allah does not fail His promise, but most people do not know. They know (only) the external appearance of the life of this world, while they are heedless of the Hereafter. Why do they not reflect on themselves, that Allah did not create the heavens and the earth, and what is between them, except with the Truth, and (for) an appointed term?

And surely, most people disbelieve in the meeting with their Lord. Have they not travelled on the earth, and seen the end of those who were before them? They were stronger than them in might; they dug up the earth, and built on it, more than what these people have built; and there came to them their Messengers with clear signs and Allah would never treat them unjustly, but they were unjust to themselves.