Surah fatiha

Share Page Al-Fatiha is the first surah in the Qur’an, and so aptly titled Al Fatihah or the Opening, this surah was revealed in Makkah. It is said to be the first complete Surah to be revealed at once and also one of the earliest revelations, as some reports narrow it down to be the fifth revelation to the Prophet ﷺ. Needless to say, the early revelation of this surah was necessary as this complete surah is recited in every unit of the Muslim prayer, without which the prayer will be rendered invalid. As a result, another name of this surah is “As-Salah” or the prayer. Besides, there are many other names by which this surah is known, each denoting an important feature or practice with respect to it. For instance, it is known as Ar-Ruqya or the Cure, since it is used in exorcist practices by Muslims to heal themselves physically as well as spiritually. It is also known as As Saba Masaani, the Seven Oft-Repeated, as referred to by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, since it comprises of seven ayahs or verses that are repeated often by virtue of their necessary recitation in the Muslim prayer throughout the day, at least seventeen times to be precise, if we consider only the obligatory prayers. Since the surah begins with praising Allaah (SWT), particularly with the words “Alhamdulillaah” (All praise be to Allaah (SWT)), it is also referred to as “Al Hamd”. Similarly, Ad Dua’a or The Invocation is another title, since this surah ends with an invocation for guidance on the Straight Path. In ...

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعٰلَمِیْنَ(1) الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ(2) مٰلِكِ یَوْمِ الدِّیْنِﭤ(3) اِیَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَ اِیَّاكَ نَسْتَعِیْنُﭤ(4) اِهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِیْمَ(5) صِرَاطَ الَّذِیْنَ اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَیْهِمْ ﴰ غَیْرِ الْمَغْضُوْبِ عَلَیْهِمْ وَ لَا الضَّآلِّیْنَ(7)

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Basically, the Surah is divided into two halves between Him and His servant. It is described in a Hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as narrated by Abu Hurairah: Allah, the Exalted, said, `I have divided the prayer (Al-Fatihah) into two halves between Myself and My servant, and My servant shall have what he asks for.’ Every ayah in this surah has a On one end, God praises Himself as being the Lord and Merciful, while on the other end, it reminds us about the Day of Judgment. Significance of Surah Fatiha The Surah has been rewarded with many titles such as ‘Umm ul-Kitab, Umm ul-Quran, Al-asas, and many more. No prayer can be completed without the recitation of Surah Al Fatiha (as mentioned in a Hadith). On the importance of Surah Fatiha, he (PBUH) is reported to have said: It is Al Hamdulillahi Rabbil Aalamin, it is seven oft-repeated verse and the manifest Quran which I was given. الرحمنالرحيم (Most Merciful and Most Beneficent) God has enlisted His attribute of being merciful and kind. According to a Hadith, Allah loves mankind many times more than his mother. No matter how many sins you have committed in this life, Allah will forgive you the moment you beg for His forgiveness. He will continue to favor you in this life as He will forgive you again and again. The word “ الرحمن” means that He is kind to all human beings including non-Muslims and fulfills their needs. While the word “ الرحيم” is solely used for the believers as Allah will be kind to His believer in ...

Surah Al Fatiha expresses our heartfelt feeling of gratitude to Allah. The feeling overwhelms, or ought to overwhelm, all sensible people who are willing to ponder over Allah’s providence and His limitless compassion, mercy and justice, visible in different forms and manners in life and in the universe around us. AI-Faatihah is the greatest surah of the Qur’an. Whoever performs any prayer without reciting in it the essence of the Qur’an’, his prayer will not be accepted. Table Of Contents • • • • • • • • Summary Of Surah Fatiha Name of surah The Opening or The Opener Number of verses 7 Place of revealation Meccan Surah after Surah Position 1st juz Number of words 25 or 29 Surah Fatiha In Arabic • بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ • الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ • الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ • مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ • إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ • اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ • صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ Surah Al Fatiha Transliteration • Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem • Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil ‘aalameen • Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem • Maaliki Yawmid-Deen • Iyyaaka na’budu wa lyyaaka nasta’een • Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem • Siraatal-lazeena an’amta ‘alaihim ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alaihim wa lad-daaalleen Surah Fatiha Translation In English • In the name of Allah, the Most Kind the Most Merciful. • All praise is due to Allah the Lord of all the worlds; • The Most Kind the Most Merciful; • Master of...