Surah Al Fatihah

Surah Al Fatihah is the first chapter of the QURAN. Al Fatiha is the summation of the whole Quran. All seven verses are a prayer for the protection, lordship, and grace of Allah. This means that the Surah Al Fatihah is the sum of the entire Quran. Therefore, in our prayers, we recite another Ayah or Surah along with Fatiha. Suratul Fatiha was the first full Surah to be revealed to Muhammad. The opinion of most scholars, including Malik, Ash-Shafii and Ahmad, is that it is mandatory to recite this surah in prayer and that prayer is not valid.

This chapter has many names, each of which indicates a different aspect of its meaning. In the eyes of the Arabs, if a thing had many different names, it was a sign of its significance. The following are the popular names of this Surah:

• Al-Fatihah-(The Opening), Umm al-Quran (Mother of the Quran)

• Ash-Shifa -It is also named Ash-Shifa, the Cure.

• Ruqyah – It means the Spiritual Cure

This chapter calls for the healing of the Muslim heart from diseases of rejection, ignorance, and misguidance. The Chapter reveals that the blessing of Islam is the greatest blessing. Therefore, whoever knows the truth and follows it, he will be most deserving of the straight path. There is no question that the followers of the Messenger of Allah are the worthiest of the people after the prophets on the straight road. The last verse shows their great status, as God has poured favor upon them, and may Allah Almighty be pleased with them all.

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