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روذس

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root entry primarily discusses a proper noun, likely a place name, with variations in its pronunciation and orthography. It is mentioned in hadith literature and is identified as an island in the land of the Romans.

Derived headwords

الرُّومname
  1. 1.
    Rome / Romansboth

    Refers to the ancient Roman Empire or its people. In later Islamic contexts, it often specifically denoted the Byzantine Empire.

Parallel reading

لها في الحديث ذكر
It has a mention in the hadith.
وهي اسم جزيرة بأرض الروم
And it is the name of an island in the land of the Romans.
وقد اختلف في ضبطها
And there is disagreement regarding its vocalization.
فقيل: بضم الراء وكسر الذال المعجمة
So it was said: with a damma on the ra' and a kasra on the dhal.
وقيل: بفتحها
And it was said: with a fatha on it.
وقيل: بشين معجمة
And it was said: with a shin.