Al-Fatihah
Main Theme
Praise of Allah, worship, guidance, and the straight path
About Surah Al-Fatihah
Surah Al-Fatihah is the opening chapter of the Quran and a concise prayer for praise, worship, guidance, and the straight path.
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All 7 Ayahs
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
English Meaning
All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all worlds.
Urdu Meaning
سب تعریفیں اللہ ہی کے لیے ہیں جو تمام جہانوں کا رب ہے۔
Explanation
This verse begins Surah Al-Fatihah by teaching that all praise belongs to Allah. He is the Lord, Sustainer, and Caretaker of all worlds. It teaches the believer to recognize Allah's greatness and His countless blessings before asking Him for anything.
الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
English Meaning
The Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.
Urdu Meaning
نہایت مہربان، بار بار رحم فرمانے والا۔
Explanation
Allah is described through His mercy. These names remind the believer that Allah's mercy is vast and that turning back to Him should always be accompanied by hope rather than despair.
مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
English Meaning
Master of the Day of Judgment.
Urdu Meaning
روزِ جزا کا مالک۔
Explanation
This verse reminds us that this worldly life is not the end. Allah has complete authority over the Day when people will be held accountable for their deeds. It encourages responsibility and awareness of the Hereafter.
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
English Meaning
You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help.
Urdu Meaning
ہم صرف تیری ہی عبادت کرتے ہیں اور صرف تجھ ہی سے مدد مانگتے ہیں۔
Explanation
The believer declares exclusive worship of Allah and acknowledges complete dependence upon Him. We may use lawful means and seek help from people when appropriate, but ultimate reliance and dependence belong to Allah.
اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
English Meaning
Guide us to the straight path.
Urdu Meaning
ہمیں سیدھے راستے کی ہدایت عطا فرما۔
Explanation
This is the central request of Surah Al-Fatihah. The believer asks Allah for continual guidance toward truth, righteousness, obedience, and the path that leads to His pleasure.
صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ
English Meaning
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed Your favor.
Urdu Meaning
ان لوگوں کا راستہ جن پر تو نے انعام فرمایا۔
Explanation
The believer asks to follow the path of people who received Allah's favor. Guidance is not simply about knowing what is right; it is also about living according to that guidance and following a righteous path.
غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ
English Meaning
Not the path of those who incurred Your displeasure, nor the path of those who went astray.
Urdu Meaning
ان لوگوں کا راستہ نہیں جن پر غضب ہوا، اور نہ ان لوگوں کا جو گمراہ ہوئے۔
Explanation
The final verse completes the supplication by asking Allah to protect us from paths that lead away from His guidance. It teaches us that true guidance includes both following the right path and avoiding paths of error.