Al-Fatiha (الفاتحة)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
All praise is due to God alone, the Sustainer of all the worlds,
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
The Most Gracious, the Dispenser of Grace,
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
Lord of the Day of Judgment!
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Thee alone do we worship; and unto Thee alone do we turn for aid.
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Guide us the straight way.
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
The way of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings, not of those who have been condemned [by Thee], nor of those who go astray!
Meaning
The Opening
Ayas
7
Revelation
Meccan
Surah No
1
Surah Al-Fatiha is a Makki Surah and serves as the opening chapter of the Quran. It encapsulates key themes such as:
The Oneness of Allah (Tawheed): It begins with praising Allah as the Sovereign and Merciful, reinforcing the concept of Allah’s supreme authority.
Guidance to the Straight Path: It asks Allah for guidance, requesting the path of righteousness and closeness to Him.
Supplication: A direct appeal to Allah for mercy, help, and protection from the wrongdoers and the misguided.
Core of the Quran: Al-Fatiha is considered the essence of the Quran, summarizing the key themes of worship, guidance, and divine mercy.
Daily Prayer: It is recited in every unit of Salah (prayer), making it the most frequently recited Surah by Muslims.
Essence of worship: The Surah reflects the relationship between a servant and their Creator, emphasizing submission, humility, and reliance on Allah
Essential in Prayer: Al-Fatiha is a fundamental part of Salah, and its recitation enhances the quality of prayer.
Spiritual healing: It is known to bring inner peace and tranquility when recited regularly.
Guidance: The Surah asks Allah for guidance to the straight path, which is a constant reminder to seek righteousness and avoid misguidance.
Importance of Al-Fatiha:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Whoever recites Al-Fatiha, Allah will grant him guidance.” (Sahih Bukhari)
Healing through recitation:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Al-Fatiha is a cure for every disease.” (Sahih Muslim)
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