How to Read the Quran with Understanding
Learn how to read the Quran with understanding through careful recitation, reliable translations, trusted tafsir, thoughtful reflection, and practical application.
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Surah 1
Al-Fatihah
The Opener • Mecca • 7 ayahs
ٱلْفَاتِحَةِ
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Ayah 1:1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ١
English translation
In the name of Allāh,1 the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.2
2
Ayah 1:2
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ٢
English translation
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord1 of the worlds -
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Ayah 1:3
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ٣
English translation
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
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Ayah 1:4
مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ٤
English translation
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.1
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Ayah 1:5
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ٥
English translation
It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
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Ayah 1:6
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ٦
English translation
Guide us to the straight path -
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Ayah 1:7
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ٧
English translation
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
About سورۃ الفاتحة — Surah Al-Faatiha
Surah Al-Faatiha is the opening chapter of the Quran and is recited in every unit of Muslim prayer (Salah). Known as Umm al-Kitab (Mother of the Book), its seven ayahs summarise the core themes of the entire Quran — praise of Allah, seeking guidance, and the straight path.
Quran text and translations are supplied through Quran.com. English uses Sahih International; Urdu uses Fatah Muhammad Jalandhari. Tafseer detail pages identify the source returned by the provider.
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