About Surah Al-Fatiha: Surah Al-Fatiha is the 1st surah (chapter) of The Glorious Quran. Name of the surah means The Opening. It has 7 ayaat (verses) and was revealed in the holy city of Makkah i.e., before Prophet ﷺ migrated to the city of Medina. This surah can be found in juz / paara 1. Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Quran, holds significant importance in Islamic teachings. It is recited in every unit of the Muslim prayer (Salah) and is considered a fundamental and foundational Surah. The Surah carries numerous benefits, both spiritual and practical, for those who recite it with sincerity and understanding. Here are some of the benefits associated with Surah Al-Fatiha: Connection with Allah: Surah Al-Fatiha serves as a means of establishing a connection with Allah. It is a conversation between the servant and the Creator, allowing individuals to communicate with their Lord and seek His guidance, mercy, and blessings. Opening of Salah: Surah Al-Fatiha is recited at the beginning of every unit of Salah, serving as an opening supplication and marking the initiation of the prayer. It helps to set the tone for the prayer, bringing focus, humility, and a sense of presence in worship. Understanding the Oneness of Allah: The Surah emphasizes the oneness and uniqueness of Allah. It reminds believers that Allah is the only deity worthy of worship and highlights His attributes of mercy and compassion. Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha deepens one's understanding of monotheism (Tawheed) and strengthens faith in Allah's power and authority. Seeking Guidance: The Surah includes the verse "Guide us on the Straight Path" (Quran 1:6), which is a profound supplication for seeking Allah's guidance in all aspects of life. It serves as a reminder to continuously seek His guidance, wisdom, and righteousness in navigating the challenges and decisions faced in daily life. Mercy and Forgiveness: Surah Al-Fatiha highlights Allah's attribute of mercy and forgiveness. It contains the verse "The Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate" (Quran 1:3), underscoring Allah's willingness to forgive and shower His blessings upon those who seek His forgiveness with sincerity. Reciting this Surah serves as a means of seeking Allah's mercy and forgiveness for one's sins. Spiritual Reflection: Surah Al-Fatiha provides an opportunity for reflection and contemplation. Its verses encapsulate profound concepts and teachings, allowing individuals to ponder over the meaning and significance of the words. Reflecting on the Surah deepens one's understanding of the Quranic message and strengthens the spiritual connection with Allah. Blessings and Rewards: Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha with sincerity and devotion brings numerous blessings and rewards. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that Surah Al-Fatiha is the greatest Surah in the Quran and is referred to as the "Seven Oft-Repeated Verses." It is reported that the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha carries immense spiritual benefits and rewards for the reciter. It is important to note that while Surah Al-Fatiha holds great significance and benefits, its true essence lies in understanding and reflecting upon its teachings. Reciting it with presence, concentration, and a sincere heart enhances its impact and brings individuals closer to Allah's guidance, mercy, and blessings. Meaning of Surah Al-Fatihah The beginning of Surah Al-Fatihah contains Allah's praise for Himself by His most beautiful attributes and indicates to His servants that they too, should praise Him in the same manner. It also mentions the Hereafter, which is the Day of Resurrection, and directs Allah's servants to ask of Him, invoking Him and declaring that all power and strength comes from Him. It also calls to the sincerity of the worship of Allah alone, singling Him out in His divinity, believing in His perfection, being free from the need of any partners, having no rivals nor equals. Al-Fatihah directs the believers to invoke Allah to guide them to the straight path, which is the true religion, and to help them remain on that path in this life, and to pass over the actual Sirat (bridge over hell that everyone must pass over) on the Day of Judgment. It also encourages performing good deeds, so that the believers will be in the company of the good-doers on the Day of Resurrect ion. The Surah also warns against following the paths of misguidance, so that one does not end up being gathered with t hose who indulge in sin, on the Day of Resurrect ion, including t hose who have earned the anger and those who were led astray. The whole Surah Al-Fatihah is a comprehensive dua/supplication so it is recommended to say Amin after finishing the recitation of Al-Fatihah. Ameen means, "O Allah! Accept our invocation.'' Recitation of Surah Hamd from Holy Quran, with English transliteration and English audio translation and subtitles of these languages: English Bangla Chinese French German Hindi Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Spaniss