Al-Faatihah
Chapter 1 - Al-Faatihah (1)
Bismillaah Ar-Rahmaan Ar-Raheem
1. In the name of Allaah (2), the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful (3).
2. [All] praise is [due] to Allaah, Lord (4) of the worlds-
3. The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
4. Sovereign of the Day of Recompense (5).
5. It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
6. Guide us to the straight path-
7. The path of those upon You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked [You]
anger or of those who are astray.
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Footnotes:
1. Al-Faatihah: The opening (of the Quran). Note: Chapter titles are not an integral part of the
Quran. A distinguishing word in a particular Chapter or a word defining its subject matter often
became a common means of identification among the Prophet’s companions and later scholars.
Although some names, such as Al-Fatihaah, were used by the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa
sallam) in reference to a particular Chapter, they were not specifically designated by him as
titles.2. Allaah is a proper name belonging only to the one Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of
the heavens and the earth and all that is within them, the Eternal and Absolute, to whom alone
all worship is due.
3. Ar-Rahmaan and Ar-Raheem are two names of Allaah derived from the word “rahmah”
(mercy). In Arabic grammar both are intensive forms of “merciful” (i.e. extremely merciful). A
complimentary and comprehensive meaning is intended by using both together.
Rahman is used only to describe Allaah, while Raheem might be used to describe a person as
well. The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was described in Quran as Raheem. Rahman
is above the human level (i.e. intensely merciful). Since one usually understands intensity to be
something of short duration, Allaah describe Himself also as Raheem (i.e. continually
merciful).
Rahman also carries a wider meaning- merciful to all creation. Justice is a part of this mercy.
Raheem includes the concept of specialty- especially and specifically merciful to the believers.
Forgiveness is a part of this mercy. (See Al-Qurtubi’s Al-Jami’u li Ahkamil-Quran, pp. 103-
107).
4. When referring to Allaah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala), the Arabic term, “rabb” (translated as
“Lord”) includes all of the following meanings: “owner, master, ruler, controller, sustainer,
provider, guardian and caretaker.”
5. i.e. repayment and compensation for whatever was earned of good or evil during life on this
earth.
Bismillaah Ar-Rahmaan Ar-Raheem
1. In the name of Allaah (2), the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful (3).
2. [All] praise is [due] to Allaah, Lord (4) of the worlds-
3. The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
4. Sovereign of the Day of Recompense (5).
5. It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
6. Guide us to the straight path-
7. The path of those upon You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked [You]
anger or of those who are astray.
___________________________________________________________
Footnotes:
1. Al-Faatihah: The opening (of the Quran). Note: Chapter titles are not an integral part of the
Quran. A distinguishing word in a particular Chapter or a word defining its subject matter often
became a common means of identification among the Prophet’s companions and later scholars.
Although some names, such as Al-Fatihaah, were used by the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa
sallam) in reference to a particular Chapter, they were not specifically designated by him as
titles.2. Allaah is a proper name belonging only to the one Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of
the heavens and the earth and all that is within them, the Eternal and Absolute, to whom alone
all worship is due.
3. Ar-Rahmaan and Ar-Raheem are two names of Allaah derived from the word “rahmah”
(mercy). In Arabic grammar both are intensive forms of “merciful” (i.e. extremely merciful). A
complimentary and comprehensive meaning is intended by using both together.
Rahman is used only to describe Allaah, while Raheem might be used to describe a person as
well. The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) was described in Quran as Raheem. Rahman
is above the human level (i.e. intensely merciful). Since one usually understands intensity to be
something of short duration, Allaah describe Himself also as Raheem (i.e. continually
merciful).
Rahman also carries a wider meaning- merciful to all creation. Justice is a part of this mercy.
Raheem includes the concept of specialty- especially and specifically merciful to the believers.
Forgiveness is a part of this mercy. (See Al-Qurtubi’s Al-Jami’u li Ahkamil-Quran, pp. 103-
107).
4. When referring to Allaah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala), the Arabic term, “rabb” (translated as
“Lord”) includes all of the following meanings: “owner, master, ruler, controller, sustainer,
provider, guardian and caretaker.”
5. i.e. repayment and compensation for whatever was earned of good or evil during life on this
earth.
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