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Surah Al-Fatihah

The Opener · 7 ayahs · Makkah · Juz 1 · Page 1

سورة الفاتحة

Surah Al-Fatihah

Surah Al-Fatihah is chapter 1 of the Quran, with 7 ayahs, revealed in Makkah. The surah begins in juz 1, on page 1 of the Madinah mushaf. Its name means “The Opener”, and it was the 5th surah to be revealed. The Arabic follows the Uthmani text from Tanzil and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2).

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1:1

Al-Fatihah · Ayah 1

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

In the name of Allāh,[2] the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.[3]

Translator's notes

[2] Allāh is a proper name belonging only to the one Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of the heavens and the earth and all that is within them, the Eternal and Absolute, to whom alone all worship is due. [3] Ar-Raḥmān and ar-Raḥeem are two names of Allāh derived from the word "raḥmah" (mercy) . In Arabic grammar both are intensive forms of "merciful" (i.e., extremely merciful) . A complimentary and comprehensive meaning is intended by using both together. Raḥmān is used only to describe Allāh, while raḥeem might be used to describe a person as well. The Prophet (ﷺ) was described in the Qur’ān as raḥeem. Raḥmān is above the human level (i.e., intensely merciful) . Since one usually understands intensity to be something of short duration, Allāh describes Himself also as raḥeem (i.e., continually merciful) . Raḥmān also carries a wider meaning - merciful to all creation. Justice is a part of this mercy. Raḥeem includes the concept of speciality - especially and specifically merciful to the believers. Forgiveness is a part of this mercy. In addition, Raḥmān is adjectival, referring to an attribute of Allāh and is part of His essence. Raḥeem is verbal, indicating what He does: i.e., bestowing and implementing mercy.

Quran 1:1 (Al-Fatihah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

1:2

Al-Fatihah · Ayah 2

ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ

[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord[4] of the worlds -

Translator's notes

[4] When referring to Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) , the Arabic term "rabb" (translated as "Lord") includes all of the following meanings: "owner, master, ruler, controller, sustainer, provider, guardian and caretaker."

Quran 1:2 (Al-Fatihah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

1:3

Al-Fatihah · Ayah 3

ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,

Quran 1:3 (Al-Fatihah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

1:4

Al-Fatihah · Ayah 4

مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ

Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.[5]

Translator's notes

[5] i.e., repayment and compensation for whatever was earned of good or evil during life on this earth.

Quran 1:4 (Al-Fatihah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

1:5

Al-Fatihah · Ayah 5

إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ

It is You we worship and You we ask for help.

Quran 1:5 (Al-Fatihah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

1:6

Al-Fatihah · Ayah 6

ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ

Guide us to the straight path -

Quran 1:6 (Al-Fatihah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

1:7

Al-Fatihah · Ayah 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.

Quran 1:7 (Al-Fatihah) · Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2)

Frequently asked questions

How many ayahs are in Surah Al-Fatihah?

7 ayahs. Al-Fatihah is chapter 1 and was revealed in Makkah.

Which juz is Surah Al-Fatihah in?

Juz 1. Its first ayah is on page 1 of the Madinah mushaf.

What does the name Al-Fatihah mean?

The name Al-Fatihah means “The Opener”.

Where do the Arabic text and the translation come from?

The Arabic is the Tanzil Uthmani text (version 1.1) and the translation is Saheeh International, Noor International Center (QuranEnc v1.1.2). Both are shown exactly as published, unchanged.

Text sources

  • Arabic text · Tanzil Project (tanzil.net), Uthmani text version 1.1, CC BY 3.0, copied without changes

  • Translation · English Translation - Noor International Center · QuranEnc.com v1.1.2

  • Juz & pages · Tanzil Quran Metadata 1.0 (Madinah mushaf, 604 pages), CC BY 3.0