Orthodox Christianity, Western Civilization, and Rūm | Sheikh Imran Hosein

Who exactly is Rūm in the Qur’an and the Hadith?
Is it the Byzantine Empire? The Orthodox Christian world? Western Europe? Russia? Or something else?

In this video, we break down the speaker’s unique two-part interpretation of Rūm — one for the Qur’an and another for the Hadith — and compare it with mainstream Islamic scholarship for clarity and balance.

🔶 According to the Speaker’s Interpretation:
1. Rūm in the Qur’an (Surah al-Rūm 30:1–5)

He argues that Quranic Rūm refers to:

Eastern Christianity

Byzantium / Eastern Roman Empire

The spiritual lineage that eventually leads to modern Russia

He believes the Qur’an predicted two victories for Rūm:
• One historical (over Persia)
• One future, linked to Russia’s rise

2. Rūm in the Hadith

He claims that Hadith Rūm is:

Western Christianity

Post-schism Europe

The powers that will land troops in northern Syria during the Malhama

He links this to the West’s theological changes and geopolitical behavior.

🔶 Mainstream Scholarly View:

Most Sunni and Shia scholars agree that:

Rūm in Qur’an and Hadith are the same people:
The Byzantine / Eastern Roman Christian world

No classical tafsīr ever equates Rūm with:
✘ modern Western civilization
✘ Russia
✘ or the “Sabbath-breakers” verse of Surah al-A‘rāf

This video presents both perspectives clearly so viewers can understand where interpretations diverge and why this topic generates so much debate in modern Islamic eschatology.

⭐ What You’ll Learn:

• Why the Qur’an mentions Rūm’s military defeat and future victory
• How the speaker separates Qur’anic Rūm from Hadith Rūm
• The historical split between Eastern and Western Christianity
• The geopolitical relevance of Russia, NATO, and the Middle East
• How classical scholars traditionally interpreted these passages
• The key differences between symbolic and literal readings

This is a deep dive into theology, history, geopolitics, and end-times narratives — all in one place.

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