Surah 1
الفاتحة
Al-Fatihah
The Opener
Surah Context
Introduction to Fatihah Which was revealed in Makkah The Meaning of Al-Fatihah and its Various Names This Surah is called - Al-Fatihah, that is, the Opener of the Book, the Surah with which prayers are begun.
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (1:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
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In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy!
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Praise belongs to God, Lord of the Worlds,
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the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy,
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Master of the Day of Judgement.
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It is You we worship; it is You we ask for help.
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Guide us to the straight path:
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the path of those You have blessed, those who incur no anger and who have not gone astray.