Surah 1
The Opening
Al-Fatiha 🤲
This brief, seven-verse surah serves as an introductory prayer for the entire Qur’an, central to daily Islamic worship, emphasizing God's mercy, lordship, and a plea for guidance along the straight path. The title comes from its position as the opening chapter of the book and the gateway to the rest of the text.
1In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy,a the Giverb of Mercy!c
2Praise belongs to God, Lordd of the Worlds,e
3The Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy,
4Master of the Day of Judgement.
5It is You we worship; it is You we ask for help.
6Guide us to the straight path:
7The path of those You have blessed, those who incur no angerf and who have not gone astray.