Ar-Rum

The Romans have been defeated in the nearest land, but they will win within a few years, and on that day the believers will rejoice. This is Allah’s promise, though most people know only the outward side of this life. Travel and see how stronger nations before them ended. When the Hour comes, people will be split into two groups. Then come the signs: you were made from dust and now spread across the earth; spouses from among yourselves, with love and mercy between you; the sky and the earth; your languages and colours; your sleep by night and day; lightning, rain, and the earth coming back to life. So turn your face to the true religion, the natural way Allah made people on, and do not split into sects, each party happy with what it has. In a storm people call on Allah alone, then some go back to associating others with Him. Interest does not grow with Allah, but charity given for His sake does. Corruption has appeared on land and sea because of what people’s hands have earned. The winds bring good news and rain: look at the traces of Allah’s mercy. Allah made you weak, then strong, then weak again and grey. On the Day of Judgement the criminals will swear they stayed no more than an hour. So be patient: Allah’s promise is true.