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Ar-Rum, ayah 2

Quran 30:2 — Ar-Rum · "The Byzantines have been defeated"

Verse 2 of 60 · Surah Ar-Rum (الروم) — The Romans. This is the 30th chapter of the Holy Quran, a Meccan surah. Located in Juz 21.

غُلِبَتِ الرُّومُ

Ghulibatir Room

The Byzantines have been defeated

Translations of Ar-Rum 30:2

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

Transliteration

Ghulibatir Room

Saheeh International
The Byzantines have been defeated

Modern standard English translation, published by Abul-Qasim.

Marmaduke Pickthall
The Romans have been defeated

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

Abdullah Yusuf Ali
The Roman Empire has been defeated-

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

Kementerian Agama RI
Telah dikalahkan bangsa Rumawi,

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

Surrounding verses in Surah Ar-Rum

Frequently asked about Ar-Rum 30:2

What does Quran 30:2 say?

The Byzantines have been defeated This is verse 2 of Surah Ar-Rum (الروم, "The Romans"), a Meccan surah.

What is the Arabic text of Surah Ar-Rum verse 2?

The Arabic text: غُلِبَتِ الرُّومُ — transliteration: Ghulibatir Room.

Which juz and page is Quran 30:2 in?

Ar-Rum 30:2 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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