بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.Saheeh International
Al-Fatihahالفاتحة
The Opener · 7 verses · Meccan
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ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds -Saheeh International
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,Saheeh International
مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.Saheeh International
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
It is You we worship and You we ask for help.Saheeh International
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Guide us to the straight path -Saheeh International
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.Saheeh International
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About Surah Al-Fatihah (الفاتحة)
Al-Fatihah opens the Quran with praise of Allah and a direct plea for guidance to the straight path. Its seven verses form the core supplication of a Muslim's life and summarize the relationship between servant and Lord: praise, worship, and the request for guidance.
- Chapter
- 1 of 114
- Verses
- 7
- Revelation
- Makki
- Meaning
- The Opening
Frequently Asked Questions about Surah Al-Fatihah
What does "Al-Fatihah" mean in English?
Al-Fatihah (الفاتحة) means "The Opening" in English. It is chapter 1 of the Holy Quran.
How many verses are in Surah Al-Fatihah?
Surah Al-Fatihah has 7 verses (ayat). It appears on page 1 of the mushaf.
Is Surah Al-Fatihah Makki or Madani?
Surah Al-Fatihah is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Prophet's ﷺ migration to Madinah.
What are the virtues of reciting Surah Al-Fatihah?
Al-Fatihah is recited in every unit (rak'ah) of the five daily prayers, and the Prophet ﷺ described it as the greatest surah in the Quran (Sahih al-Bukhari). It is also called As-Sab' al-Mathani — the seven oft-repeated verses.