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Al-Fatiha
First chapter of the Qur'an / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Al-Fatiha (Arabic: ٱلۡفَاتِحَةِ, romanized: al-Fātiḥa, lit. 'the Opening') is the first chapter (sura) of the Quran. It consists of seven verses (ayat) which consist of a prayer for guidance and mercy.[1]
Quick Facts ٱلۡفَاتِحَةِ Al-Fātiḥah The Opening, Classification ...
ٱلۡفَاتِحَةِ Al-Fātiḥah The Opening | |
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Classification | Meccan |
Position | Juzʼ 1, Hizb 1 |
No. of verses | 7 |
No. of words | 25 |
No. of letters | 113 or 139 |
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Al-Fatiha is recited in Muslim obligatory and voluntary prayers, known as salah. The primary literal meaning of the expression "Al-Fatiha" is "The Opener/The Key".