Surah Al-Fatiha (Mother Of the Quran)

Surah Al-Fatiha

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Surah Al-Fatiha

Summary

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us on the Straight Path, the path of those who have received Your grace; not the path of those who have brought down wrath upon themselves, nor of those who have gone astray.

Benefits

  • Opening of Prayer: Surah Al-Fatiha is an important part of every unit of prayer in Islam. It’s recited at the beginning of each unit as an essential part of prayer.
  • Means of Seeking Guidance: The Surah asks for guidance on the straight path, which is considered crucial for leading a best life in accordance with Islamic teachings.
  • Praise and Gratitude: The Surah begins with praising Allah, acknowledging His mercy and greatness. Reciting it regularly reminds believers of Allah’s greatness and fosters a sense of gratitude.
  • Seeking Protection: By asking Allah to guide us on the straight path and protect us from the paths of those who have incurred His anger or gone astray, believers seek divine protection from misguidance and wrongdoing.
  • Connection with Allah: Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha in prayers establishes a direct connection with Allah, fostering a sense of closeness and reliance on Him.
  • Community Unity: Muslims across the world, regardless of linguistic or cultural differences, recite Surah Al-Fatiha in their prayers, fostering a sense of unity and solidarity among believers.

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