Surah Al-Fatiha

About Surah Al-Fatiha

The Opening chapter of the Quran, recited in every unit of every prayer. It is a supplication to Allah for guidance on the straight path, and is considered the essence of the entire Quran.

Background & Revelation

Surah Al-Fatiha is the 1st surah of the Holy Quran, containing 7 verses. It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed before the Prophet's migration to Medina. Meccan surahs typically focus on the foundations of faith: belief in Allah, the Day of Judgement, and the stories of past prophets.

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