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30 Surah Ar-Rum (continued)

Page 405 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 405 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 405 of the standard Medina edition of the Quran contains Surah Ar-Rum (The Romans), verses 6 through 15.

Following the explicit political prophecy of the opening verses, this section transitions into a deeply profound discourse on human perception, cosmological signs, historical accountability, and the finality of the Day of Judgment.

Classical commentators link these specific verses to various teachings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that expand on their spiritual meanings.

Verses 6–7: Superficial Knowledge vs. Spiritual Blindness

"They know what is apparent of the worldly life, but they, of the Hereafter, are unaware."

These verses condemn an intellect that is highly sophisticated in material matters but entirely blind to spiritual realities.

• The Hadith Context: The Prophet (ﷺ) frequently cautioned against possessing vast material knowledge while remaining entirely ignorant of one's Creator. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Indeed, Allah hates every arrogant, coarse person, who is loud in the marketplaces, a corpse by night (sleeping without prayer), a donkey by day (working tirelessly only for material gain), knowledgeable about worldly matters, but ignorant of the Hereafter."

• The Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban (Hadith No. 72), also authenticated in Al-Bayhaqi's Sunan al-Kubra.

Verse 9: Learning from the Ruins of Past Nations

"Have they not traveled through the earth and observed how was the end of those before them? They were greater than them in power, and they plowed the earth and built it up more than they have built it up..."

This verse acts as a direct command to observe history and the physical remains of civilizations that collapsed due to injustice and arrogance.

• The Sunnah in Practice: The Prophet (ﷺ) practically demonstrated the solemnity required when encountering these historical sites. During the expedition to Tabuk, the Muslim army passed through Al-Hijr (Hegra/Madain Salih), the ancient rock-hewn city of the destroyed nation of Thamud.

• The Incident: Abdullah ibn Umar narrated that when the Prophet passed by the dwellings, he instructed his companions: "Do not enter the dwellings of those who wronged themselves unless you are weeping, lest you should be afflicted with what afflicted them." He then covered his head and accelerated his mount until he crossed the valley.

• The Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 60 (Book of Prophets), Hadith No. 3381; Sahih Muslim, Book 55 (Book of Asceticism), Hadith No. 2980.

Verse 11: The Mechanism of Creation and Resurrection

"Allah begins creation; then He will repeat it; then to Him you will be returned."

The text uses the logic of the first creation to prove the absolute ease of resurrection—a core theological point debated intensely by the pagan Meccans.

• The Divine Hadith (Hadith Qudsi): Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Allah the Almighty says: 'The son of Adam denies Me, and he has no right to do so... As for his denying Me, it is his saying: He will not recreate me as He began me. Yet, the first creation is not easier for Me than repeating it.'"

• The Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 65 (Book of Prophetic Commentary), Hadith No. 4482.

Verses 14–15: The Final Separation and the Gardens of Joy

"And the Day the Hour is established—that Day they will be separated. As for those who had believed and done righteous deeds, they will be in a garden [of Paradise], delighted."

The text concludes on page 405 by describing the absolute segregation of humanity based on faith and deeds, detailing that the righteous will be yuhbarun ("delighted" or "made to rejoice").

• The Hadith on Paradise's Delights: Commenting on the nature of this ultimate delight and eternal garden, the Sunnah provides vivid descriptions. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Allah said, 'I have prepared for My righteous slaves such extra rewards which no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard, nor has it ever occurred to a human heart.'" Abu Hurairah added: "Recite if you wish: 'No soul knows what has been hidden for them of comfort for their eyes.' (Surah As-Sajdah 32:17)."

• The Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 65, Hadith No. 4780; Sahih Muslim, Book 53 (Book of Paradise), Hadith No. 2824.

References

Al-Bukhari, M. I. (n.d.). Sahih al-Bukhari. Kitab Ahadith al-Anbiya (Book of Prophets), Hadith 3381; Kitab al-Tafsir (Book of Commentary), Hadiths 4482 & 4780.

Ibn Hibban, M. (1993). Sahih Ibn Hibban. Edited by Shu'ayb al-Arna'ut. Beirut: Mu'assasat al-Risalah. Hadith No. 72.

Ibn Kathir, I. O. (2003). Tafsir al-Qur'an al-Azeem (Interpretation of the Holy Qur'an). Volume 6: Surah Ar-Rum. Darussalam Publishers.

Muslim, i. al-H. (n.d.). Sahih Muslim. Kitab al-Zuhd wa al-Raqa'iq (Book of Asceticism), Hadith 2980; Kitab al-Jannah (Book of Paradise), Hadith 2824. 

(Note: "n.d." denotes classical texts where modern standardized publication years vary across publishers, cited instead by their universally recognized book and Hadith numbers).