Surah Al Fatihah, often referred to as “The Opening,” is the first chapter of the Quran. It consists of seven verses that encapsulate the essence of Islamic faith and worship. The Surah begins by praising Allah as the Lord of all worlds, emphasizing His mercy and sovereignty, especially on the Day of Judgment. It expresses the core relationship between humans and their Creator, highlighting the importance of worship and seeking guidance. Al-Fatihah is recited in every unit of the Muslim prayer (Salah) and is considered a key element of the Quran, often described as its summary or essence.

Surah Al Fatihah Arabic Text

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ

Surah Al Fatihah English Translation

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.
The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.
Master of the Day of Judgment.
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.