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Surah Al-Fatihah الفاتحة
The 1st chapter of the Quran, Surah Al-Fatihah (“The Opener”), has 7 verses. It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah, though classical scholars differ on where it was revealed, and was the 5th surah to be revealed. It sits in juz 1, on page 1 of the Madani Mushaf. Also searched as Surah Fatiha, Surah Umm al-Kitab.
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Arabic: Uthmani script. English: Saheeh International. Tap a verse number to open that verse.
- 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
- 2
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds -
- 3
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
- 4
مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.
- 5
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
- 6
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Guide us to the straight path -
- 7
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Fatihah?
Surah Al-Fatihah has 7 verses (ayat) and about 29 words, on page 1 of the Madani Mushaf.
Is Surah Al-Fatihah Makki or Madani?
It is Makki: revealed in Makkah, 5th in the order of revelation. Scholars differ on this surah.
Which juz is Surah Al-Fatihah in?
Surah Al-Fatihah is in juz 1.
What does Al-Fatihah mean?
Al-Fatihah (الفاتحة) means “The Opener”.
How do I make a Surah Fatihah video with translation?
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