The Holy Quran

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Al-Fatiha (The Opening)
7 Verses • Makki • The Opening Chapter
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ﴿١﴾ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ ﴿٢﴾ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ﴿٣﴾ مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ ﴿٤﴾ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ ﴿٥﴾ اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ﴿٦﴾ صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ ﴿٧﴾
"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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Explanation

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.

Key Themes

  • Praise and gratitude to Allah
  • Allah's mercy and compassion
  • Allah's sovereignty over the Day of Judgment
  • Worship and seeking help from Allah
  • Guidance to the straight path
  • Distinction between guided and misguided people

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