Surah al-Fatiha

Surah al-Fatiha is the beginning(a) surah of the Quran and is narrated in apiece appeal as the oracle, may the forbearance and blessings of Allah be upon him, decl atomic number 18d, T here is no salah (valid) without the opening chapter of the Book.1 On accepting Islam, a person should first memorize Surah al-Fatiha to be able to perform the prescribed entreaters. Its meaning should be learnt and contemplated every time we offer salah.Its name It is named Al-Fatihah, the Opening because it opens the Book and by it the recitation in prayer commences.It is also named Umm al-Quran, the niggle of the Quran, and Umm al-Kitab, the M separate of the Book, consort to the opinion of the majority. This was menti unrivalledd by Anas, however Al-Hasan and Ibn Sirin disliked this appellation reasoning that this was the closely fitting description for the Preserved Tablet. Al-Hasan also utter that the unequivocal verses of the Quran comprised the M some other of the Book.However, it is established in Sahih At-Tirmidhi from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be enlivend with him)? Main ThemeThis Surah is in point a prayer to the superior of the universe for seeking guidance to the straight person raceway Who alone open fire grant it. He alone is worthful of worship and He alone is to be asked for help because He is the Cherisher and the chieftain of everything in the universe.He is All-humane and has bestowed countless of bounties on His creatures, but at the selfsame(prenominal) time He is the supreme Justice and everybody provide have to cause Him on the Day of Judgement for his worldly deeds. When believers implore for the straight fashion, He everlastingly showers blessings on them and protects them from going astray.Supplication is the core of worship and the holy place Quran encourages the believers for petitioning, And your Lord said Invoke Me, I will reply to your entreaty?VirtuesLet us look at greatness and benefits of this amazing Surah so that we are reminded of its greatness.1Greatest Surah of Quran (Umm ul-Quran) Importance of its greatness is described in HadithProphet (SAW) saidDo you want me to t individually you a Surah the like of which has non been revea lead in the Torah, the Injeel, the Zabur, nor the Quran?, and also asked what He recited in His prayers.He replied Umm-ul-Quran (Surah Fatiha) the Prophet (PBUH) proclaimed, By Him in Whose dominion my soul is, nonhing like it has been revealed in the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms, or the Quran and it is seven of the oft-repeated verses in the Mighty Quran which I have been given.From this hadith, we can say that Surah al-Fatiha has great importance as it is know as Mother of Quran.Also, it has no other match no matter whatever has revealed before Quran. Surah al-Fatiha is the prayer which Prophet Muhammad (SAW) recited in his prayer, thats why Surah al-Fatiha is the most important part of our prayer and without it our salaah is void.Pillar of the Salah As we on the whole know this surah has great importance in prayer whoever not read it in his prayer his Salah is invalid or void. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said Surah al-Fatiha isThe Mother of the Quran, the Mother of the Book, the Seven Oft-Repeated Verses and the Great recitation.therapeutic of disease Surah al-Fatiha is the bring round for the disease as mentioned in the hadithHazrat Abu Saeed al-Khudri narrates slice on a journey we halted at a place. A little girl came to us and said The chief of this tribe has been stung by a scorpion and our men are not pre move, is there whateverbody amongst you who can recite something upon him to look at 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 h im 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 pay-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.Light sent from heaven An Angel addressed the Prophet (SAW) tell,Rejoice in two lights brought to you which have not been brought to any prophet before you, Al-Fatiha and the last verses of Al- Baqarah.Ibn Abbas narrated tour Jibril was with the Messenger of Allah, he heard a noise from above.Jibril lifted his kitty to the sky and said This is a door in the Heavens universe opened, and it has never been opened before now. An Angel descended from that door and came to the Prophet and said Receive the glad tidings of two lights that you have been given, which no other Prophet before you was given the Opening of the Book (Al Fatiha) and the last verses of al-Baqarah. You will not read a letter of them except that you will hand its benefit. (Sahih Muslim)A cure for the heart This Chapter of Quran have a supplication for protection from misguidance and from the anger of Allah. So this Surah protects the heart from corrupt knowledge and disgustful motives.You (Oh Allah) we worship and from You do we seek help. (Ibn Qayim)As you can see this Surah has some(prenominal) benefits which we can utilize to protect ourselves from worldly difficulties? TAFSEERWhen we say Al-humdulillah, here AL inwardness all or the undefiled hence meaning all adulation is for Allah alone.The word Rabb stands for(a) insure and Owner,(b) Sustainer, Provider and Guardian,(c) Sovereign, Ruler, Administrator and Organizer.This means that theres no one worthy of worship, but Allah subhanahu wa taala. He is the Sustainer an d Owner of all that He has created in both Alams (Worlds). No prophet, no angel, no human, no so-called god or idol is worthy of worship, but Allah subhanahu wa taala. He alone deserves devotion, worship, gratitude and no one else.This indicates that Allah subhanahu wa taala is the Lord of the creative activity in all these senses.Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem are two name derived from the same take root Ar-Rahmah (the mercy). One of them is softer than the other, meaning, it carries more implications of mercy.The name Ar-Rahman is exclusively for Allah encompassing every pattern of mercy.Allah subhanahu wa taala is Ar-Rahman for the good creation regardless of what they believe in, whether they are abomination doers or the even upeous they all receive their sustenance from Allah. On the other hand, the word Ar-Raheem is exclusively for the believers. Those who believe in Allah subhanahu wa taala receive special blessings from Him and they are the ones who are going to be happy an d content in this life and in the Hereafter.Just look at how Allah subhanahu wa taala right in the beginning of the Quran has informed us that He is a Merciful Lord. He doesnt want to punish people just like that kinda He is Forgiving and Merciful. The condition to seek forgiveness or mercy is repentance. May Allah subhanahu wa taala disembowel us among those who seek repentance as soon as they realize they have done something wrong that top executive have displeased Him. Aameen.After Allah subhanahu wa taala describes that He is Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem, He today gives a warning, that along with His mercy, He is also the Master of the Day of Judgment. So that a person should not forget that along with His mercy He is also Just.We must therefore not allow ourselves to be misled.We should always remember that we are accountable to Him. He is not unaware of what we do in dunya. On the Day of Judgment, He will gather entire mankind from Adam aalyhi sallam to the last child born and ask each of us to give an account of our actions. He has the power and right to acquit us or punish us. We should be constantly striving to please Him.After the person has praised Allah and thanked Him, now he stands before Him, addressing Him directly O Allah our worship, obedience, incoming and devotion is only for You alone, and we only serve You. O Allah we know that You are the Lord of the Universe and You have the power over everything, therefore, we only turn to You for help, for our involve and requirements.By formulation Iyyaka naabudu waiyyaka nastaaeen, we are acknowledging You alone we worship and to You alone we pray for help.The word iyyaka means My whole attention is only on You or You alone.The word naabudu is derived from the Arabic word Abd Slave (that is why the most glorious name to Allah subhanahu wa taala is Abdullah meaning the slave of Allah) and Na in Arabic is used as a pronoun for We. So when we say naabudu we are saying We worship hence Iyyaka naabudu means You alone we worship.Wa in Arabic is used for the English word and so when we add waiyyaka, we are saying And to You alone.Nastaaeen means to get help or to ask for help.When we recite Ihdina alssirata almustaqeem we are inquire Allah subhana wa taala to carry on us to the path that is straight.Siraat in Arabic means The pathWe ask Allah subhanahu wa taala to show us the right path and in response to that He opens up the entire Quran as if saying, This is the straight path youre looking for.The straight path mentioned here and elsewhere in the Quran refers to Islam. We already mentioned the hadith in which the servant proclaims, subscribe us to The Right Way, and Allah says, This is for My servant and My servant shall acquire what he has asked for.When we make such a prayer to our Rabb, how do can we be led astray?Can we still have doubt and unbelief in our life when we have asked Allah subhanahu wa taala to show us the Right course of instruction? We can only get lost i n labyrinths of doubt and uncertainty due to lack of true knowledge. Let us hold soaked to the straight path that Allah subhanahu wa taala has opened up for us.After asking Allah subhanahu wa taala to show us the straight path and protect us from deviation, we become specific in our prayer.We ask Him to show us the path of those upon whom He has bestowed His mercy i.e. people who are obedient to Allah and His Messengers. We seek insane asylum in Allah subhanahu wa taala from following the path of those who have earned His wrath, or of those who have lost The Way.From traditions we learn that those who have earned His wrath are those knew the Scripture who had read in their Books about the coming of a proceed Messenger and his description yet they concealed the truth (meaning the Jews).Who have foregone astray? Those who are not in assay of the truth. Those who have cognise what is right but their weaknesses have led them far away (meaning the Christians).In the last ayah of th is beautiful Surah there is a lesson for each one of us anyone who knows the truth but hides it has earned Allahs anger and anyone who is not in search of truth may go astray. We beseech Allah subhanahu wa taala to save us from following the path of such a person (or nation). We dont want that path Ya Allah, save us from treading in their footsteps.Aameen Ya Rabbil Alameen.? Impact of Surah Al-Fatiha on the life of a Muslim as servant of Allah.In the Name of Allah, the nigh Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Always start your affairs with the name of Allah His mercy is the first allot used to introduce Allah to youAll praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds mull over on His infinite blessings A practical tip is to remember one blessing in each rakah (unit) of your prayerThe Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The names of mercy are occurred FOUR times in a comparatively short Surah His mercy is the first attribute used to introduce Allah to you.Master of the Day of Judgme nt Reflect on the Day of Judgment suppose that this prayer may be the last one before you spiel Him.It is You we worship and You we ask for help. This Ayah is the CORE of the Surah, and the essence of Tawhid (confirming the one-ness of Allah) This is a perfect bite to think about what you want from Allah, and prepare for your upcoming supplication (duaa) and wishesGuide us to the Straight Path The number ONE request you unimpeachably need from Allah is guidance, and from Him alone.Remember that If Allah guides you, then the whole world with its temptation wont matter, so be sincere in your request.The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have elicited Your anger or of those who are astray.