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Ar-Rum, ayah 1

Quran 30:1 — Ar-Rum · "Alif, Lam, Meem."

Verse 1 of 60 · Surah Ar-Rum (الروم) — The Romans. This is the 30th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 21.

Translations of Ar-Rum 30:1

4 sourced translations of this verse. Different translators make different choices — reading multiple renderings deepens understanding.

Transliteration

Alif-Laaam-Meeem

Saheeh International
Alif, Lam, Meem.

Modern standard English translation, published by Abul-Qasim.

Marmaduke Pickthall
Alif. Lam. Mim.

1930 — first English translation of the Qur'an by a Muslim scholar.

Abdullah Yusuf Ali
A. L. M.

1934 — widely-cited classic English rendering with commentary tradition.

Kementerian Agama RI
Alif Laam Miim

Bahasa Indonesia, edition id.indonesian, supplied through Al-Quran Cloud.

Surrounding verses in Surah Ar-Rum

Frequently asked about Ar-Rum 30:1

What does Quran 30:1 say?

Alif, Lam, Meem. This is verse 1 of Surah Ar-Rum (الروم, "The Romans"), a Meccan surah.

What is the Arabic text of Surah Ar-Rum verse 1?

The Arabic text: الم — transliteration: Alif-Laaam-Meeem.

Which juz and page is Quran 30:1 in?

Ar-Rum 30:1 appears in Juz 21, on Mushaf page 404.

How many verses does Surah Ar-Rum have?

Surah Ar-Rum contains 60 verses (ayat) in total. It is the 30th surah of the Quran and was revealed in Mecca.

About Surah Ar-Rum

Surah Ar-Rum (الروم) — The Romans — is the 30th chapter of the Holy Quran. It contains 60 verses (ayat) and was revealed in Mecca, making it a Meccan surah in the traditional classification.

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