Al-Fâtiḥah (Surah 1)

Al-Fâtiḥah (The Opening)

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Introduction

This Meccan sûrah, which is recited a total of seventeen times in the five daily prayers, serves as the cornerstone of the Quran. It sums up the relationship between the Creator and His creation, Allah’s undisputed authority in this world and the Hereafter, and humanity’s constant dependence on Him for guidance and assistance. The underlying theme is to acknowledge that He is the only god worthy of worship—a simple truth which the disbelievers fail to grasp. All fundamental principles encapsulated in this sûrah are spelled out in the rest of the Quran

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.

Prayer for Guidance

1. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.

2. All praise is for Allah—Lord of all worlds,

3. the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,

4. Master of the Day of Judgment.

5. You (alone) we worship and You (alone) we ask for help.

6. Guide us along the Straight Path,

7. the Path of those You have blessed—not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray.

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ١

ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ٢

ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ٣

مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ٤

إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ٥

ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ٦

صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ٧

Surah 1 - Al-Fâtiḥah (The Opening) - Verses 1-7

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