Surah Al-Fatiha, also known as “The Opening,” is the first chapter of the Quran. It is considered to be one of the most important surahs in the Quran and is recited in every prayer by Muslims.

Here is the text of Surah Al-Fatiha in Arabic:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ

الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ

إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ

اهدِنَــــا الصِّرَاطَ المُستَقِيمَ

صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنعَمتَ عَلَيهِمْ غَيرِ المَغضُوبِ عَلَيهِمْ وَلاَ الضَّالِّينَ

Here is the transliteration of Surah Al-Fatiha:

Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim

Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-alameen

Ar-Rahmanir-Rahim

Maliki yawm-id-deen

Iyyaka na’budu wa iyyaka nasta’een

Ihdina-ssirat-al-mustaqeem

Sirat-al-ladheena an’amta ‘alayhim ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alayhim wa la-d-dalleen

As you can see, the transliteration is the English representation of the Arabic script. It is useful for people who are not familiar with the Arabic script but still want to pronounce the words correctly.

And here is the English translation:

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

The Most Gracious, 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 whom You have favored, not of those who have earned Your anger or of those who go astray.

Each verse of Surah Al-Fatiha has a specific meaning and purpose. Here is a breakdown of each verse:

  1. “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” This is the opening statement of the surah, and it is known as the “Bismillah.” It is a declaration of the belief in the oneness of God and His attributes of mercy and grace.
  2. “All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.” This verse acknowledges that all praise and gratitude belongs to Allah, who is the creator and ruler of all that exists.
  3. “The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.” This verse repeats the attributes of Allah mentioned in the first verse, emphasizing His mercy and grace towards His creation.
  4. “Master of the Day of judgement.” This verse acknowledges that Allah is the ultimate judge and that He has control over the Day of judgement.
  5. “You (alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help.” This verse expresses the belief in the oneness of God and the exclusivity of worship towards Him. It also expresses the belief that help and guidance can only come from God.
  6. “Guide us to the straight path.” This verse expresses the need for guidance and