"In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [1] [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds. [2] The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [3] Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. [4] It is You we worship and You we ask for help. [5] Guide us to the straight path. [6] The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray. [7]"
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Al-Fatiha is the opening chapter of the Quran and is recited in every unit of prayer. It is also known as "The Mother of the Book" and "The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses." This surah establishes the fundamental relationship between Allah and His creation, emphasizing His mercy, sovereignty, and the importance of seeking guidance.
"Alif, Lam, Meem. [1] This is the Book about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah. [2] Who believe in the unseen, establish prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them. [3] And who believe in what has been revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what was revealed before you, and of the Hereafter they are certain [in faith]. [4] Those are upon [right] guidance from their Lord, and it is those who are the successful. [5]"
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Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter of the Quran and contains comprehensive guidance for Muslims. The opening verses establish the characteristics of the God-fearing (muttaqin) and emphasize the importance of faith, prayer, charity, and belief in the unseen and the Hereafter.
"Allah - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great."
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Ayat Al-Kursi is considered the greatest verse in the Quran. It describes Allah's attributes of power, knowledge, and sovereignty. The verse emphasizes that Allah is the only deity, He is eternal and self-sustaining, and His knowledge encompasses everything. It's often recited for protection and blessings.
Key Themes
Allah's oneness and uniqueness
Allah's eternal and self-sustaining nature
Allah's complete knowledge and power
Allah's sovereignty over creation
Protection and blessings
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