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The many names of Surah Al-Fatiha:

Surah Al-Fatiha is the only surah in Quran, which have 20 other names. The popular names of this Surah are the following:

1. Al-Fatihah (The Opening)
2. Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book)
3. Umm al-Quran (Mother of the Quran)
4. Al-Hamd (Praises to Allah)
5. Sab’ul-Mathani (The Seven Oft Repeated Verses)
6. Ar-Ruqyah
7. As-Salah (The Prayer)
8. Ash-Shifa
9. Alhamdu Sharif
10. Asas al-Quran
11. Fatiha
12. Fatihatul Kitab
13. Ummul Quran
14. Suratul Kanj
15. Kafiya
16. Wafiya
17. Shafiya
18. Shifa
19. Sab’a Masani
20. Noor
21. Rukya
22. Suratul Hamd
23. Suratud Dua
24. Ta’limul Masala
25. Suratul Munajat
26. Suratut Tafweej
27. Suratus Sual
28. Ummul Kitab
29. Fatihatul Quran
30. Suratus Salah

Characteristics of Surah Al-Fatiha:

• Origin: Surah Al-Fatiha is Makkiyya, revealed in Makkah.
• Composition: It consists of 7 verses, 1 rukoo, 27 words, and 140 letters.

Surah Al-Fatiha in Arabic

1. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
2. الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
3. الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
4. مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ
5. إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
6. اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ
7. صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ

Surah Al-Fatiha in Audio

Surah al Fatiha in English | Transliteration

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

• Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil ‘aalameen
• Ar-Rahmaanir-Raheem
• Maaliki Yawmid-Deen
• Iyyaaka na’budu wa lyyaaka nasta’een
• Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem
• Siraatal-lazeena an’amta ‘alaihim ghayril-maghdoobi ‘alaihim wa lad-daaalleen

Surah al fatiha in hindi / सूरह फातिहा हिंदी में 

बिस्मिल्लाह हिर्रहमाननिर्रहीम

• अलहम्दु लिल्लाहि रब्बिल आलमिन
• अर्रहमा निर्रहीम
• मालिकि यौमिद्दिन
• इय्याका नअबुदु व इय्याका नस्तईन
• इहदिनस सिरातल मुस्तकी म
• सिरातल लजी न अन अम्ता अलैहिम
• गैरिल मगदूबि अल्लैहिम वलद्दाल्लीन

Surah Fatiha Tarjuma in Hindi | सूरह अल-फातिहा का तर्जुमा:

Allah Ke Naam Se Shuru Jo Bahut Meharban Rahmat Wala Sab Khubiyan Allah Ko Jo Maalik Sare Jahan Walon Ka Bahut Meharban Rahmat Wala Roze Jazza Ka Malik Ham Tujhi Ko Punje Tujhi Se Madad Chahein Ham Ko Sidha Rasta Chala Rasta Un Ka Jin Par Tune Ehsaan Kiya N Un Ka Jin Par Gazab Huwa Aur N Bahke Huon Ka.

Benefits of Surah Fatiha:

To Cure Poison:

Reciting this chapter is the best treatment for curing various diseases, and one of its names is Ash-Shifa. It is also very effective in treating poison.

To Remove Poverty:

To overcome poverty, it’s important to recite this unique Surah. It helps in alleviating poverty and, by reciting it, one may find new ways to settle debts through the mercy of Allah Almighty.

Fear of Enemies:

To stay safe from the fear of enemies, it’s essential to recite this chapter. Those who read this Surah find protection under Allah, who is the greatest guardian in this world. Regular recitation of this chapter helps in overcoming all kinds of fears.

Acceptance of Dua:

This chapter is a means of having prayers accepted. After reciting Surah Fatiha 100 times, every prayer is believed to be granted approval.

Cure of Disease:

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) stated that Surah Al-Fatiha is a remedy for every illness and disease.

Hazrat Abu Saeed al-Khudri narrates this saying.

During a journey, we stopped at a place where a girl came to us and said: “The chief of Our tribe has been stung by a scorpion and our men are not present, is there anybody amongst you who can recite something upon him to treat him?” Then, one of our men went along with her although we did not think that he knew any such treatment. However, our friend went to the chief and recited something upon him and the chief was cured. Thereupon, the chief gave him thirty sheep and gave us all milk to drink. When he returned, we asked our friend: “Did you know anything to recite upon him to cure him?” He said: “No, I only recited Umm al-Kitab (i.e. Surah al-Fatiha) upon him.” We said that do not do anything until we reach Madinah and ask the Prophet regarding this (practice and reward-whether the sheep were lawful or not for us). Upon reaching Madinah, we narrated this to the Prophet (PBUH), whereupon he remarked: “How did he come to know that Al-Fatiha can be used as a cure? (PBUH) Distribute your reward amongst yourselves and a lot a share for me as well”.” 

(Sahih Bukhari)

For Pain:

One of the significant benefits of reciting this Surah is that in times of intense pain, reciting Surat Fatiha can lead to the alleviation of the pain.

Reciting 41 times:

The reciting of  this Surah between the Sunnat And Fard of Namaz-e-Fajr 41 times and blow it on water, give it to any patient it will get well soon.

Perfect Dua:

Chapter Al-Fatiha is complete and perfect Dua which Allah himself teach to Muslims. Therefore every Salah is invalid without it.

Unveiling the Spiritual Essence: Surah Al-Fatiha Explained

Hazrat Abu Hurayrah (R.A) said that the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said: “Al-Hamdulillah / Surah Al-Fatiha is Umm Al-Quran and Umm Al-Kitab (the Mother of the Book) and the seven oft-repeated.” (Tirmidhi: 3124)

Prayer is invalid without its recitation: Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha during prayer is very important. If you forget to say it, your prayer is not complete, and Allah won’t accept incomplete prayers. So, make sure to include Surah Al-Fatiha in your prayer for it to be valid.

It was narrated that Aishah (R.A) said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) say: ‘Every prayer in which the Ummul-Kitab (the Mother of the Book) is not recited is deficient.’” (Sunan Ibn Majah: 840)

 It was narrated by Ubada bin As-Samit (R.A) that Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W.) said: ” If you don’t recite Al-Fatiha in your prayer, your prayer is not valid.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari: 756)

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