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Surah Fatiha

Surah Al Fatiha is the opening chapter of the Holy Quran. This surah consists of 7 verses and between 25- 29 words. There are no rukus in this Surah. According to our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), this is the great surah of the Quran as no one can complete his Namaz without reciting this Surah in every Rakat. Further, this Surah is the pillar of Salah and Eman, and it is considered a perfect cure for various diseases that include scorpion bites and other ailments. Surah Al Fatiha is a Makki surah.

The opening of the Holy Quran is Surah Al Fatiha. It is also known as the Gateway of the Holy Quran. Another Name of Surah Fatiha is Umm ul-Quran, Al-Hamd, and Ash-Shifa, which means mother of the Holy Quran. It is because the Holy Quran begins with this Surah. Originally it was the 5th chapter of the Holy Quran, but later, when the Holy Quran was recompiled, this Surah Al Fatiha was moved to the starting or at the opening.  

Surah Al Fatiha Benefits

There are numerous benefits of learning and reciting Surah Fatiha in our daily routine. Some of the most common benefits of reciting this Surah are elaborated below. These are

The complete essence of the Holy Quran

This Surah Al Fatiha is better known for the complete essence of the Holy Quran. Its 7 verses complete the idea of what is being narrated inside the Quran.

Source of Light

This Surah is the source of light that has been descended upon our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). These lights are in the shape of Quranic Surahs, one is the Surah Al Fatiha, and the other is the last two verses of Surah Al Baqarah.

The opener of a special door in heaven

Surah Al Fatiha is the opener of a special door of heaven for Muslims. This door has never been opened for anyone since the universe's birth. It was only opened because the Almighty has bestowed this Surah to Muslims.

Surah Al-Fatiha is the Makki Surah and it is the Surah Number 1 of the Holy Quran. Surah Al-Fatiha has 6 Verses and it is in the Para Number 1 of the Holy Quran. You can read or recite Surah Al-Fatiha easily at UrduPoint online. You can also listen to Surah Al-Fatiha in the voice of Shaikh Abd-ur Rahman As-Sudais.

Reading Surah Al-Fatiha will make you understand Allah's teachings. If you can't understand Arabic, you can read the English Translation of Surah Al-Fatiha and also the Urdu Translation of Surah Al-Fatiha. You can also download Surah Al-Fatiha MP3 in the voice of Shaikh Abd-ur Rahman As-Sudais from this page.

What is the meaning of Surah Al-Fatiha?

The meaning of Surah Al-Fatiha is The Opening.

Is Surah Al-Fatiha a Makki or Madani Surah?

Surah Al-Fatiha is a Makki Surah.

In Which Para is Surah Al-Fatiha?

Surah Al-Fatiha is in Para 1 of the Quran.

How many Verses of Surah Al-Fatiha?

There are total 6 verses in Surah Al-Fatiha.