Surah Ar-Rum (30:49)

وَاِنۡ كَانُوۡا مِنۡ قَبۡلِ اَنۡ يُّنَزَّلَ عَلَيۡهِمۡ مِّنۡ قَبۡلِهٖ لَمُبۡلِسِيۡنَ‏ ۝

Wa-in kanoo min qabli an yunazzalaAAalayhim min qablihi lamubliseen

Although they were, before it was sent down upon them - before that, in despair.

This verse speaks to the core theme of **Ar-Rum**.

Reflect on the meaning: "Although they were, before it was sent down upon them - before that, in despair.".