Surah Fatiha
Surah Fatiha is also known as Fatiha. This is the first chapter of the Holy Quran. And this is the first Surah of the Holy Quran. It is considered one of the most important aspects of Islam. It consists of seven verses.
And Muslims all over the world read it daily in their prayers. Surah Al-Fatihah means “Opener” in Arabic. The purpose of Surah Al-Fatihah is to seek supplication, praise, guidance, and forgiveness from Allah.
Surah Fatiha In Arabic
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعٰلَمِیْنَ(1) الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ(2) مٰلِكِ یَوْمِ الدِّیْنِﭤ(3) اِیَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَ اِیَّاكَ نَسْتَعِیْنُﭤ(4) اِهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِیْمَ(5) صِرَاطَ الَّذِیْنَ اَنْعَمْتَ عَلَیْهِمْ ﴰ غَیْرِ الْمَغْضُوْبِ عَلَیْهِمْ وَ لَا الضَّآلِّیْنَ(7)
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Surah Fatiha Translation In Urdu
اللہ کے نام سےشروع جو نہایت مہربان ہمیشہ رحم فرمانےوالا ہے. سب تعریفیں اللہ ہی کے لئے ہیں جو تمام جہانوں کی پرورش فرمانے والا ہے. نہایت مہربان بہت رحم فرمانے والا ہے. روزِ جزا کا مالک ہے. (اے اللہ!) ہم تیری ہی عبادت کرتے ہیں اور ہم تجھ ہی سے مدد چاہتے ہیں. ہمیں سیدھا راستہ دکھا.ان لوگوں کا راستہ جن پر تو نے انعام فرمایا ان لوگوں کا نہیں جن پر غضب کیا گیا ہے اور نہ (ہی) گمراہوں کا.
Surah Fatiha In Hindi
- सब प्रशंसायें अल्लाह के लिए हैं, जो सारे संसारों का पालनहार[है।
- जो अत्यंत कृपाशील और दयावान् है।
- जो प्रतिकार[1] (बदले) के दिन का मालिक है।
- (हे अल्लाह!) हम केवल तुझी को पूजते हैं और केवल तुझी से सहायता मांगते हैं।
- हमें सुपथ (सीधा मार्ग) दिखा।
- उनका मार्ग, जिनपर तूने पुरस्कार किया।
- उनका नहीं, जिनपर तेरा प्रकोप हुआ और न ही उनका, जो कुपथ (गुमराह) हो गये।
Surah Fatiha In Roman English
- Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil ‘aalameen
- Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
- Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
- Iyyaaka na’budu wa lyyaaka nasta’een
- Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
- Siraatal-lazeena an’amta ‘alaihim ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alaihim wa lad-daaalleen
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Surah Fatiha In English
- [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds
- The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
- Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.
- It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
- Guide us to the straight path
- The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Seven Secrets Behind Surah Al Fatiha
There are many benefits of Surah Fatiha but seven of them are as follows.
We recite Surah Al Fatihah over 17 times a day, but how often do we stop and ponder over the greatness of this Chapter?
Here is a short list of seven amazing virtues of this short yet incredibly powerful chapter of the Quran.
1. It is the greatest chapter in the Quran
When the Prophet Muhammad said to a companion that he would teach him the greatest chapter in the Quran, he recited Surah Al Fatihah. Narrated Abu Sa’id Al-Mu’alla
While I was praying, the Prophet called me but I did not respond to his call. Later I said,
“Oh Allah’s Apostle! I was praying.” He said, “Didn’t Allah say:
‘O you who believe! Give your response to Allah (by obeying Him) and to His Apostle when he calls you?”
2. The Prophet Muhammad said that
“Whoever does not recite Surah Al Fatihah in his prayer, his prayer is invalid”. “Sahih Al Bukhari
3. It is the Mother of the Quran The Prophet said that Al Fatihah is
“the Mother of the Quran, the Mother of the Book, the Seven Oft-Repeated Verses and the Great recitation.”Tirmidhi
4. It is a cure for disease
5. A companion once recited Al-Fatihah over a scorpion bite, to which the Prophet commanded him saying “How did you know it was a Ruqyah (cure)?”.
(Sahih Al Bukhari)
5. It was sent from Heaven as a light An Angel addressed the Prophet saying,
“Rejoice in two lights brought to you which have not been brought to any prophet before you, Al- Fatihah and the last verses of Al-Baqarah”.
Ibn ‘Abbas narrated: “While Jibril was with the Messenger of Allah, he heard a noise from above. Jibril lifted his sight to the sky and said: “This is a door in the Heavens being opened, and it has never been opened before now.” An Angel descended from that door and came to the Prophet and said: “Receive the glad tidings of two lights that you have been given…
6. It is the seven oft-repeated verses of Surah Al Fatihah is the seven oft-repeated verses as mentioned in Surah Al Hijr, Verse 87. This is because it is repeated in every unit of prayer. It is a cure for the heart This Chapter contains a supplication for
7. protection from misguidance and the anger of Allah.
This thus protects the heart from corrupt knowledge and evil intentions. The hidden cure to both these illnesses is also found in the verse “You (Oh Allah) we worship and from You do we seek help”.(Ibn Qasim)
FAQs
What does “Fatiha” mean?
“Fatiha” means “The Opening.” It’s the first chapter of the Quran.
Why is Surah Fatiha important?
Surah Fatiha is crucial for Muslims because it’s recited in every prayer. It’s like a summary of the Quran.
What’s the significance of Surah Fatiha?
It praises Allah, seeks guidance, and asks for mercy and protection.
What are the main themes of Surah Fatiha?
Praising Allah, seeking guidance, devotion, and protection from evil.
How is Surah Fatiha structured?
It has seven verses and starts with praise, seeks guidance, expresses devotion, and ends with a prayer.
Is Surah Fatiha required in prayers?
Yes, it’s obligatory in every prayer.
Can non-Muslims recite Surah Fatiha?
There’s no rule against it, but it’s important to respect its significance to Muslims.
What are the benefits of reciting Surah Fatiha?
It strengthens faith, connects Muslims to Allah, and brings spiritual peace.