Surah Al-Fatiha | Maher Al Meaqli

Islam | Qur'an | 1. Surah Al-Fatiha - “The Opening”

Surah al-Fatihah is the first chapter of the Quran, consisting of seven verses that serve as a prayer for guidance, lordship, and mercy of God.12 Its primary literal meaning is "The Opener," which could refer to its being the first in the Mus'hafs, the first to be recited in every rakat of salah, or to the manner in which it serves as an opening for many functions in everyday Islamic life.012 It is also known by several other names, such as Al-Hamd (The Praise), As-Salah (The Prayer), Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book), Umm al-Quran (Mother of the Quran), Sab'a min al-Mathani (Seven Repeated Ones, from Quran 15:87), and Ash-Shifa' (The Cure). Some Muslims interpret it as a reference to an implied ability of the Surah to open a person to faith in God.