Islamic prayer
Surah Fatiha
Surah al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Qur'an, in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.
- 7 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Qur'an
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِمَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِإِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَصِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Bismi Allahi ar‑Rahmani ar‑Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
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ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
Al‑hamdu lillahi rabbi al-'alamin
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds,
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ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Ar‑Rahmani ar‑Rahim
The Beneficent, the Merciful.
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مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Maliki yawmi ad‑din
Master of the Day of Judgment,
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إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'in
Thee (alone) we worship; Thee (alone) we ask for help.
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ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Ihdina as‑sirata al‑mustaqim
Show us the straight path,
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صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
Sirata alladhina an'amta 'alayhim ghayri al‑maghdubi 'alayhim wa la ad‑dallin
The path of those whom Thou hast favoured; Not the (path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those who go astray.
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När den reciteras
In the Sunni tradition, Surah al-Fatiha is recited in every unit of the daily ritual prayers. Many Muslims also recite it during personal supplication, asking Allah for guidance and mercy. It takes under a minute to recite.
Varifrån den kommer
Surah al-Fatiha comes from the Qur'an and stands at its beginning. In Islamic belief, it was revealed by Allah to the Prophet Muhammad. Its name means “The Opening,” reflecting its place in the Qur'an.
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Frågor om Surah Fatiha
How many verses are in Surah al-Fatiha?
Surah al-Fatiha has 7 verses.
What does Surah al-Fatiha mean?
It praises Allah as merciful and as Master of the Day of Judgment. It expresses worship and reliance on Him, then asks for guidance to the straight path.
When is Surah al-Fatiha recited?
In the Sunni tradition, it is recited in every unit of the daily ritual prayers. Many Muslims also recite it outside prayer as a supplication.
What language is Surah al-Fatiha in?
The original text is Arabic. The English letters help readers follow its pronunciation, while the meaning conveys its message in English.
How long does it take to recite?
It takes under a minute to recite, though the pace varies from person to person.
