Surah Al-Fatiha. Surah al-Fatiha is the first surah of the Quran and is recited in each prayer as the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of Allah be upon him, declared, "There is no salah (valid) without the opening chapter of the Book." Its significance is attributed to the following reasons: The Opening Surah Al-Fatiha is the first surah in the Quran, thus it is the first recitation in prayer and in many religious occasions. It is considered the "Mother of the Book," i.e., the opening chapter of the Quran. Supplication and Turning to Allah It is imperative to first discuss the importance and virtues of this surah, as according to some exegesis, Surah Al-Fatiha was the first complete chapter revealed to the Prophet (saw) thus highlighting its significance. Theme This Prayer is for all those who want to study His Message. It is placed at the very beginning to teach the reader that if he sincerely wants to benefit from the Qur'an, he should offer this prayer to the Rabb of the Universe. Surah Al-Fatihah: A Brief Explanation. By Rameez Abid / March 7, 2018. Al-Fatihah literally means The Opening because the Qur'an opens with it. It is the first chapter (surah) of the Qur'an and is considered its 'greatest surah'. It is seen to be a precise table of contents of the Qur'anic message because some scholars of exegesis Summary of Surah Fatiha. The honorable Surah Al-Fatihah contains seven Ayat including the praise and thanks of Allah, glorifying Him and praising Him by mentioning His most Beautiful Names and most high Attributes. It also mentions the Hereafter, which is the Day of Resurrection, and directs Allah's servants to ask of Him, invoking Him and Hm9gcZ.

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