According to hadiths, in spite of it's shortness, this surah contains great meanings and counts as the base of the Qur'an. This Surah must be recited in obligatory and recommended prayers, and it's main themes are monotheism and the praise of the God. It is said that one of the virtues of the surah is that it's revelation has prevented the descent of divine punishment on the islamic nation. It is recommended to recite Surah Al-Fatiha after obligatory prayers, for a patients and when laying a corpse in the grave.
1:1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
1:2
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
All praise is for Allah—Lord of all worlds,
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
1:3
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
1:4
مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Master of the Day of Judgment.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
1:5
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
You ˹alone˺ we worship and You ˹alone˺ we ask for help.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
1:6
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Guide us along the Straight Path,
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
1:7
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
the Path of those You have blessed—not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran,
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