Name: Zainab Hafeez

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Surah Fatiha

Surah fatiha is an astonishing Surah that has the summary of entire Holy Quran
It contains the essence of the whole Allah Message.It's the reason it's called Umm al- Kitab -
Mother of the Book. Surah Fatiha opens the gateways of the Quran. The main concept in this
surah is belief in Allah Almighty. His teachings , worship , and prayers for the straight path. Each
of the verses of this surah is so deeply meaningful that scholars have written books on each
one.
The main beauty of this surah is that it's not just worship but a conversation between man and
God,a dialogue between servant and Lord.This surah starts with worshiping words and praising
Almighty and then ends beautifully with a heartfelt Dua.This Surah is the summary of the entire
Quran and starting point of Deen Islam. It is as said that
It is the key to the grand opening of surah Al baqarah, that guides us towards our true
destination and helps us understand a range full of everyday routine life issues.
Surah Fatiha makes us understand the spirit of Quran , the Oneness of Almighty and seeking
guidance for Sirat e Mustaqeeem , and praying to keep ourselves from the path of those who
Searned Allah’s Rage or went astray.
It helps us gain knowledge about every aspect of human life and its recitation in every rakat of
prayer tells us the importance of this surah and reminds us to always on this right path
Many scholars think that it's basically the preamble of the Quran and it tells the qualities that a
servant should have.
Although it only contains 7 verses, these 7 verses contain the essence of the whole Quran and
they are so deep and thoughtful that anyone listening and trying to understand will easily gain
the message.
It is even considered as a dialogue between a creator and a servant , in which the servant
speaks and the lord who's the creator replies.This is indeed modesty, but modesty and shyness
become a barrier to benefiting from one's abilities.
A believer should be brave and truthful.The Prophet PBUH was the most modest man but at the
same time the most courageous person also.Allah loves a strong Believer more than weak one.
There's a Hadith saying that Allah loves a person who is hardworking , self-loving and
dependable.Allah has granted everyone with some capabilities and unique talent.
In hadees , it's clearly stated that Allah loves the person who is hardworking , self-sufficient and
dependable. It's clearly obvious that Allah has put unique talent and creativity in every person
and everyone has different capabilities.
Each of us are creations of Allah that there's a purpose to each thing created by Allah , nothing
in this world is purpose less. If a person forgets his purpose, he loses his true Essence of life.
Many people become frustrated and depressed because they don't know their abilities and start
comparing themselves with others and fall into severe depression. This weakens their mindset
and affects them in many means.The hack for a happy life is to discover one's strength and be
active and productive with it.
The word the name Al - Hameed , the word by which the surah starts means : He who is
deserving of all praise, whether or not creation praises him. True thankfulness is from the heart
and must also be expressed practically - by obeying orders given by Allah.
The pleasure of Allah lies in the grateful use of his blessings. The best mean of gratefulness is
fulfilling the purpose of creation.
In this Surah we ask Allah : " Oo Allah ! Don't make us among those who are rejected or
deprived".
We say: " O Allah! Accept our prayer, our supplication, our effort." (Glory b among you , we
have no knowledge except what you have taught us"
Surah Al-Fatiha , Is also known as the gifted guidance for us and it's the surah in which a
muslim seeks guidance from Almighty and makes dua for his Dunya and Akhirat.
Allah has made this surah as a light of mercy for us.
The word "Rub" in the first ayat means one who provides , nourishes and gives you the strength
to grow. It is the one who is the Master and Creator of everything and One who does everything.
And when we say "Rabbil Aalameen" we are saying that he is the Rab of everything and
everything is created by him and we all are his creations. We praise the Master of all worlds ,
the creator of everything and in this verse we show gratefulness to all the gifts the Lord has
given us and that we are very thankful for his mercies.
Praying and praising Allah Almighty brings us closer to him and softens our hearts. He's the
most merciful and the repetition of the words "Al Rehman" indicates that his anger and agony is
way less than his mercy and it is for all his creations whether you're a believer or a non believer.
His Mercy is so limitless and unpredictable that it continues both here and after.
All these things teach us that Allah is near to us and no one loves us more than him and he
never leaves us unseen.We should never lose hope in him and his mercy as his mercy is
overwhelming.
As we continue reading the surah we come across a verse which says Allah is the "Master of
Day of Judgment" , this Ayat makes us remember that we have to die one day and there will be
a Big day of judgement in which everything and everyone will be held accountable in front of
Allah. On this day there will be no power except Allah and there will be no injustice on that day.
It is important to have a day where everything created comes at one place to be evaluated and
rewarded accordingly.
Further in this surah , there's a clear mention that only and only Allah is the Master of everything
and only he should be worshiped and no one else is capable of being worshipped because
Allah is the one who created everything even all those who you try to worship instead of him.
In this surah , we also plead Allah to give us the right path to follow that takes us towards him
and his mercy and to prevent us from the direction of life which you don't like and show wrath .
We pray to Allah to keep us protected and among those who prayed to you and whom you
showed mercy upon. And make us go away from the path of people upon whom you showed
your anger and agony.

Relevant Ahadees:
1. Surah Al-Fatiha is the Greatest Surah in the Qur’an

Hadith:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"Shall I not teach you the greatest Surah in the Qur’an before you leave the mosque?"
He said, "Alhamdulillahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen (Surah Al-Fatiha) is the seven oft-repeated verses
and the Glorious Qur’an that I was given."

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 4474

Explanation:
This hadith establishes Surah Al-Fatiha as the most important surah in the Qur’an, summarizing
its entire message. It includes praise, mercy, submission, and supplication — embodying the
spirit of worship and divine connection.

2. Surah Al-Fatiha is a Conversation with Allah

Hadith:
Allah said: “I have divided the prayer between Me and My servant into two halves. When the
servant says: ‘All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds,’ Allah replies: ‘My servant has
praised Me.’... and when he says: ‘Guide us to the straight path,’ Allah says: ‘This is for My
servant, and My servant will have what he asks for.’”

Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith 395

Explanation:
This hadith teaches that reciting Surah Al-Fatiha is a two-way dialogue between Allah and His
servant. Each verse brings a divine response. It highlights the closeness and love of Allah and
how prayer is an intimate interaction, not a one-sided ritual.

3. Surah Al-Fatiha is a Cure

Hadith:
A Companion recited Surah Al-Fatiha over a tribal chief who had been bitten by a scorpion, and
he was cured. When they told the Prophet, he said:
"How did you know it was a ruqyah (healing)?"_

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 5736

Explanation:
This shows that Surah Al-Fatiha has healing power (ruqyah) by Allah’s will. It contains praise,
tawheed, and a plea for mercy and guidance — elements that can spiritually and physically heal
when recited with belief.
4. Surah Al-Fatiha Must Be Recited in Every Prayer

Hadith:
"Whoever prays and does not recite the Opening of the Book (Surah Al-Fatiha), his prayer is
incomplete."

Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith 394a

Explanation:
This indicates that Surah Al-Fatiha is essential in every rak‘ah (unit) of the prayer. Without it, the
prayer is invalid. It shows that the Surah is not just an introduction, but a pillar of salah,
containing both praise and a request for guidance.

5. Surah Al-Fatiha is One of the Two Lights

Hadith:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to a Companion:
"Rejoice in the two lights given to you which were not given to any prophet before you: Surah
Al-Fatiha and the last verses of Surah Al-Baqarah."

Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith 806

Explanation:
This highlights the unique and unmatched status of Surah Al-Fatiha as divine light — offering
spiritual clarity, guidance, and nearness to Allah, unmatched even in earlier scriptures.

6. Surah Al-Fatiha Was Revealed from a Special Treasure

Reference: Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 2875 (Hasan)

Explanation:
This hadith emphasizes the exclusivity and divine distinction of Surah Al-Fatiha, declaring it
superior even to all previous revelations. It is a direct gift from Allah that embodies universal
truth.

7. Surah Al-Fatiha Brings Acceptance of Du‘a

Hadith:
"When the servant says, ‘Guide us to the straight path…’ Allah says: ‘This is for My servant, and
My servant shall have what he asks for.’”
Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith 395 (part of same as Hadith #2)

Explanation:
This confirms that the supplication in Surah Al-Fatiha is always answered. Every time a believer
sincerely recites it, Allah responds and grants guidance, either immediately or gradually.

8. Surah Al-Fatiha is One of the Names of Salah (Prayer)

Hadith:
The Prophet said: “The prayer is not valid without the Opening of the Book.”

Reference: Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 822

Explanation:
Here, “The Opening of the Book” becomes synonymous with prayer itself. That shows how
central the Surah is in worship and its role as a spiritual key to connect with Allah.

9. Surah Al-Fatiha is Repeated Frequently for a Reason

Hadith:
"It is called the Seven Oft-Repeated (As-Sab‘ al-Mathani) because it is recited in every rak‘ah."

Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 4474

Explanation:
Allah refers to Surah Al-Fatiha as the “seven oft-repeated verses” in Surah Al-Hijr (15:87). This
Hadith confirms that its frequent repetition is deliberate, because its message must constantly
be refreshed in the heart of the believer.

10. Angels Descended for Surah Al-Fatiha

Hadith:
"An angel came to me and said: ‘Rejoice in two lights that have been given to you... No one
recites a word from them but he is given it.’”

Reference: Sahih Muslim, Hadith 806 (combined with earlier reference)

Explanation:
This shows the angelic admiration and divine magnitude of Surah Al-Fatiha. Every word is a
du‘a, and Allah accepts it. Its recitation is not a ritual, but a spiritual transaction.