What does « Rūm » mean in the Quran?

Discover the meaning of the word Rūm (روم) in the Quran, with 1 verse in which it appears, and a detailed explanation from Al-Raghib al-Asfahani's Mufradat fi gharib al-Qur'an.

روم

Rūm

Root: ر - م

Quranic language 1 verse

Updated on 29 May 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Definition of Rūm

Allah says: 'Alif Lâm Mîm.

The Romans (al-Rûm) have been defeated' (Ar-Rûm: 1-2).

Byzantines were defeated by Persians then won years later, as the Quran predicted.

Rūm in the Quran (1)

Meccan: 1 Medinan: 0

Surah Ar-Rum : 2 Meccan

﴿غُلِبَتِ ٱلرُّومُ﴾

The Byzantines have been defeated

Words from the same root as Rūm

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ

What does « Rūm » mean in the Quran?

Definition of Rūm

Rūm in the Quran (1)

Words from the same root as Rūm

What does « Rūm » mean in the Quran?