Sura Al-Fatihah (The Opening)

No. 1 (7 Verses)

(The Opening) No. 1 (7 Verses)

Contents of the Sura

The Tone of the Sura

Al-Fatihah, the Basis of the Qur'an

Al-Fatihah, Magnificent Honour of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)

The Importance of its Recitation

The Titles of the Sura

Arabic - English Translation

Everything should Begin in His Holy Name

Tradition and Narrations .

Explanation

Is the Phrase ' Bism-il-lah ' a Part of Each Sura ?

Allah, the Most Inclusive Name of God

Allah's General and Specific Mercy.

The World is Full of His Mercy.

Virtue of the Verse

The Word / rabb /

The Term / 'alamin /.

Macrocosm and Microcosm

The History of Slavery

' Belief in Allah ' is the First Principle of Islam

' Faith in the Resurrection ' is the Second Principle

Allah's Ownership

Is not Allah the Absolute Owner of This World?

Man in the Presence of Allah

Unity of Worship

Unity of Acts

Explanation

Allah: the Only Site of Reliance

The Social Aspect of Worship

We Ask Allah for Help in Confronting Forces

Why must We Always Ask Allah for Guidance ?

Human Beings Resemble an Electric Lamp (from One Point of View)

What is the ' Straight Path ' ?

The ' Belief ' Aspect

The ' Practical ' Aspect

' Divine Guidance '

' Religious Guidance '

Two Paths of Deviation

Explanation

Those upon Whom Allah has Bestowed His Bounties

Who are the Last two Groups in this Verse ?

Commentary A

Commentary B

Commentary C

Supplication