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from Ibn 'Abbas, regarding the saying of Allah, Most High: Alif Lam Mim. The Romans have been defeated. In the nearest land (30:1-3)" he said: "Ghulibat wa Ghalabat (defeated and then victorious)." He said: "The idolaters wanted the Persian

"When (the following) was revealed: 'Alif Lam Mim. The Romans have been defeated. In the nearest land, and they, after their defeat, will be victorious in Bid' years (30:1-4).' - on the day that these Ayat were revealed, the Persians had de

"Alif-Lam-Meem. (These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings.) The Romans have been defeated" (ar-Room 30:1-2): They were defeated then they prevailed. The mushrikeen wanted the Persi