Al-Fātiḥah

The Opening

ٱلْفَاتِحَة

The opening chapter of the Qurʾān — recited in every unit of the daily prayer. Seven short verses that frame the entire scripture as praise, refuge, and a request for guidance.

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In the name of Allah — the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

All praise is for Allah — Lord of all worlds.

the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful;

Master of the Day of Judgement.

You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help.

Guide us to the Straight Path —

the path of those You have favoured — not those who earned Your wrath, nor those who have gone astray.