1. Surah Al Fatihah
•In the Name of Allah,” meaning: I begin with
every Name belonging to Allah, Most High. This
is because the word Name is singular and in the
genitive form; therefore it subsumes all of
Allah’s Beautiful!
•Its called the opener of book and Salah!
•RECITING AL-FATIHAH IS REQUIRED IN EVERY
RAK'AH OF THE PRAYER

2. Surah Al Fatihah
• Its seven verses are a prayer for Allah's guidance, and
stress Its Lordship and Mercy. This chapter has an
essential role in Salaatu Allah, Namaaz, (prayer of
God); Muslims recite the Surah Al-Fatiha forty eight
times a day in Farz (Compulsory) Salaatu Allah, at the
start of each unit of prayer.
• Living the worship of Allah and seeking His help are the
means to everlasting happiness and security from all
evil; there is no path to victory except by meeting the
requir