Al-Fatiha (الفاتحة)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace:
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil 'aalameen
All praise is due to God alone, the Sustainer of all the worlds,
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
The Most Gracious, the Dispenser of Grace,
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
Lord of the Day of Judgment!
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Iyyaaka na'budu wa lyyaaka nasta'een
Thee alone do we worship; and unto Thee alone do we turn for aid.
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
Guide us the straight way.
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
Siraatal-lazeena an'amta 'alaihim ghayril-maghdoobi 'alaihim wa lad-daaalleen
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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