Muslim recorded that the Messenger of Allah said, (When any of you says in the prayer, ‘Amin ` and the angels in heaven say, `Amin’, in unison, his previous sins will be forgiven.). In addition, Abu Nasr Al-Qushayri narrated that Al-Hasan and Ja`far As-Sadiq stressed the `m’ in Amin. Dawud said that it is a separate Ayah in the beginning of every Surah, not part of the Surah itself, and this opinion was also attributed to Ahmad bin Hanbal. And We have guarded it (near heaven) from every Shaytan Rajim (outcast Shaytan). (So when you ﴿want to﴾ recite the Qur’an, seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the outcast (the cursed one). The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 7. It is relatively short Surah composed of 7 ayat or verses. Also, Abu Ja`far, Muhammad bin Jarir At-Tabari recorded Abu Hurayrah saying that the Messenger of Allah said about Al-Fatihah, (It is Umm Al-Qur’an, Al-Fatihah of the Book (the Opener of the Qur’an) and the seven repeated (verses).). I seek refuge with You from the cursed devil, from his Hamz, Nafkh and Nafth. ";[14][15][non-primary source needed], Al-Ruqyah ("remedy" or "spiritual cure").,[11] and al-Asas, "The Foundation", referring to its serving as a foundation for the entire Quran. (And shown him the two ways (good and evil)) (90:10), means, `We explained to him the paths of good and evil.’ Also, Allah said. God is worthy of praise on both counts. Surah An Nas, Sections: Dua Center Online Quran 99 Names of Allah Islamic Teachings Prophet Stories Prayer Ramadan Contact Us, The Meaning of Al-Fatihah and its Various Names, الْحَمْدُ للهِ رَبَ الْعَالَمِينَ أُمُّ الْقُرْآنِ وَأُمُّ الْكِتَابِ وَالسَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي وَالْقُرْآنُ الْعَظِيمُ, قَسَمْتُ الصَّلَاةَ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ عَبْدِي نِصْفَيْنِ، فَإِذَا قَالَ الْعَبْدُ:الْحَمْدُ للهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِنَ، قَالَ اللهُ: حَمِدَنِي عَبْدِي, وَلَقَدْ ءاتَيْنَـكَ سَبْعًا مِّنَ الْمَثَانِي, «هِيَ أُمُّ الْقُرْآنِ وَهِيَ السَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي وَهِيَ الْقُرْآنُ الْعَظِيمُ», «هِيَ أُمُّ الْقُرْآنِ وَهِيَ فَاتِحَةُ الْكِتَابِ وَهِيَ السَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي», ﴿يأَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ اسْتَجِيبُواْ لِلَّهِ وَلِلرَّسُولِ إِذَا دَعَاكُمْ لِمَا يُحْيِيكُمْ﴾, «لَأُعَلِّمَنَّكَ أَعْظَمَ سُورَةٍ فِي الْقُرْآنِ قَبْلَ أَنْ تَخْرُجَ مِنَ الْمَسْجِدِ», «نَعَمْ هِيَ السَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي وَالْقُرْآنُ الْعَظِيمُ الَّذِي أُوتِيتُهُ», ﴿اسْتَجِيبُواْ لِلَّهِ وَلِلرَّسُولِ إِذَا دَعَاكُمْ لِمَا يُحْيِيكُمْ﴾, «أَتُحِبُّ أَنْ أُعَلِّمَكَ سُورَةً لَمْ تَنْزِلْ لَا فِي التَّورَاةِ وَلَا فِي الْإِنْجِيلِ وَلَا فِي الزَّبُورِ وَلَا فِي الْفُرْقَانِ مِثْلَهَا؟», «وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ مَا أَنْزَلَ اللهُ فِي التَّورَاةِ وَلَا فِي الْإِنْجِيلِ وَلَا فِي الزَّبُورِ وَلَا فِي الْفُرْقَانِ مِثْلَهَا إِنَّهَا السَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي», «إِنَّهَا مِنَ السَّبْعِ الْمَثَانِي وَالْقُرْآنِ الْعَظِيمِ الَّذِي أُعْطِيتُهُ», «مَا أَنْزَل اللهُ فِي التَّورَاةِ وَلَا فِي الْإِنْجِيلِ مِثْلَ أُمِّ الْقُرْآنِ وَهِيَ السَّبْعُ الْمَثَانِي وَهِيَ مَقْسُومَةٌ بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَ عَبْدِي نِصْفَيْنِ», «وَمَا كَانَ يُدْرِيهِ أَنَّهَا رُقْيَةٌ اقْسِمُوا وَاضْرِبُوا لِي بِسَهْمٍ», «مَنْ صَلَى صَلَاةً لَمْ يَقْرَأْ فِيهَا أُمَّ الْقُرْآنِ فَهِيَ خِدَاجٌ ثَلَاثًا غَيْرُ تَمَامٍ». Do not open it, for if you open it you will pass through.’ The straight path is Islam, the two walls are Allah’s set limits, while the doors resemble what Allah has prohibited. So I said again, `Peace be unto you, O Messenger of Allah!’ Again, he did not answer me, so I said again, `Peace be unto you, O Messenger of Allah!’ Still he did not answer me. Allah also said. In conclusion, there are several of Allah’s Names that are used as names for others besides Allah. The Prophet said. More specifically, in Islam it refers to the formal five daily prayers and is the most important form of worship. This Hadith is Hasan (good). And if an evil whisper comes to you from Shaytan (Satan), then seek refuge with Allah. Ar-Rabb, linguistically means, the master or the one who has the authority to lead. Surah Al Fatiha (in Arabic text: الْفَاتِحَة‎) is Surah 1 or the 1st chapter of the Holy Qur’an. Also, in the last Hadith, Allah said, “I have divided the prayer between Myself and My servant into two halves, a half for Me and a half for My servant. You (Alone) we worship, and you (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything). I seek refuge with You from the whisperings (suggestions) of the Shayatin (devils). Surah Al Fajr 90. Further, it is recorded in Sahih Muslim that Abu Musa related to the Prophet that he said, (When the Imam says, `Walad-dallin’, say, `Amin’ and Allah will answer your invocation. Certainly, one first takes care of the most important aspects and then what is less important, and Allah knows best. 1 ’al ḥamdu lil-lāhi rabbi l-‘ālamīn(a) )[48][49][50][51][52], Abu Sa 'id Al-Khudri said: "While we were on one of our journeys, we dismounted at a place where a slave girl came and said, "The chief of this tribe has been stung by a scorpion and our men are not present; is there anybody among you who can treat him (by reciting something)?" Surah Al Maun 108. Blessed be Your Name, Exalted be Your sovereignty, and there is no deity worthy of worship except You.). This is about dealing with human beings. Third – and this is the most important benefit – when a man begins something by pronouncing God’s name, he will enjoy God’s support and succour; God will bless his efforts and protect him from the machinations and temptation of Satan. [48][49][50][51][52], This amal (practise) is known as the amal of Ayatul Kursi. We should seek to understand it’s teaching and one of the best ways to do that is to read the various interpretations and commentaries on this Surah. It is towards Him alone that we stretch forth our hands when we pray and supplicate. For whenever man turns to God, God turns to him as well. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. But, help us to avoid the path of those whom Allah is angry with, whose intentions are corrupt, who know the truth, yet deviate from it. (Al-Hamdu Lillah), that it means, “A praise that Allah praised Himself with, indicating to His servants that they too should praise Him, as if Allah had said, `Say: All thanks and praise is due to Allah.’ It was said that the statement, (All praise and thanks be to Allah), entails praising Allah by mentioning His most beautiful Names and most honorable Attributes. Also, At-Tirmidhi recorded this Hadith and in his narration, the Prophet said. And how excellent these companions are! As for Allah’s Name Ar-Rahim, Allah has described others by it. They disagree over whether it is a separate Ayah before every Surah, or if it is an Ayah, or a part of an Ayah, included in every Surah where the Bismillah appears in its beginning. Hence, (Guide us to the straight way) means, “Make us firm on the path of guidance and do not allow us to deviate from it.”. The Companions started the Book of Allah with Bismillah: The scholars also agree that Bismillah is a part of an Ayah in Surat An-Naml (chapter 27). The Qur’an came to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and guidance and misguidance. The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray. (Indeed, We know that your breast is straitened at what they say. Imam Ahmad recorded that `Adi bin Hatim said, “The horsemen of the Messenger of Allah seized my paternal aunt and some other people. (You we worship, and You we ask for help from) “Contains Allah’s command to us to perform sincere worship for Him and to seek His aid concerning all of our affairs.” Allah mentioned. Hence, the prayer is not valid unless one recites Al-Fatihah, if he is able. Its seven ayat (verses) are a prayer … (So when you ﴿want to﴾ recite the Qur’an, seek refuge with Allah from Shaytan, the outcast (the cursed one).) 6 ’ihdinā ṣ-ṣirāṭa l-mustaqīm(a) All thanks and praise are due to Allah for these favors from beginning to end.”. Surah Al Lail 93. Ad-Daraqutni graded the chain of narration for this Hadith Sahih Furthermore, Imam Abu `Abdullah Ash-Shafi`i and Al-Hakim in his Mustadrak, recorded that Mu`awiyah led the prayer in Al-Madinah and did not recite the Bismillah. comes back to life). The Hadith that we mentioned also testifies to this fact, for the Prophet said, (Whoever performs any prayer in which he did not recite Umm Al-Qur’an, his prayer is incomplete.). It is the way which has always been followed by those who have enjoyed God’s favours and blessings. Asking for help may take the form of conveying the condition of the person who is seeking help. Surah Taghabun 65. Listen Surah سورة الفاتحة Al-Fatiha in Arabic recitation by Shaikh Abd-ur Rahman As-Sudais & Shaikh Su'ood As-Shuraim, Listen & Download MP3 Audio Online Free.. Surah Number: 1; Al-Fatiha Meaning: The Opening; Moreover, you can listen to quran audio with urdu translation with download full quran mp3 version online. When Mu`awiyah led the following prayer, he recited the Bismillah aloud. 1. It also purifies the mouth and prepares it to recite the speech of Allah. After he finished the prayer, he said, “Among you, I perform the prayer that is the closest to the prayer of the Messenger of Allah .” Ad-Daraqutni, Al-Khatib and Al-Bayhaqi graded this Hadith Sahih Furthermore, in Sahih Al-Bukhari it is recorded that Anas bin Malik was asked about the recitation of the Prophet . This group based their view upon what Imam Muslim recorded that `A’ishah said that the Messenger of Allah used to start the prayer by reciting the Takbir (Allahu Akbar; Allah is Greater) and then recite. Verily, He is the Hearing, the Knowing.) For those looking to understand the meaning of Surah Fatiha we’ve included Sahih international English translation. (And indeed, We have put the big stars in the heaven and We beautified it for the beholders. (Ibn Abi Hatim 1:12). Surah Hashr 60. Allah says, `My servant has praised Me.’ When the servant says, (3 The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.). Ibn `Abbas said, “Yawm Ad-Din is the Day of Recompense for the creatures, meaning the Day of Judgment. In fact, the power of this surah is so great that it is said that if one were to recite it 70 times over a dead body, you should not become surprised if that body starts moving (i.e. 4 ’iy-yāka na‘budu wa’iy-yāka nasta‘īn(u) He said that the Ayah contains a command that requires implementation. 5 ’iy-yāka na‘budu wa’iy-yāka nasta‘īn(u) No human beings, angels, Demigods, heavenly bodies-in short, no created beings-are possessed of an innate excellence; where excellence exists, it is a gift from God. And I seek refuge with You, My Lord! Surah Al Balad 91. [48][49][50][51][52], Ambari in his ‘Kitaabur-Rad’ through his own chain of narrators has mentioned from Mujahid ibn Jabr that Iblees, the accursed of Allah Ta’ala, lamented on four occasions: first when he was cursed; secondly when he was cast out of Heaven to the Earth; thirdly when Muhammad was given the Prophethood; fourthly when Surah Fatihah was revealed and it was revealed in Madinah.[48][49][50][51][52]. For instance, Allah said. O Allah! Answer God (by obeying Him) and (His) Messenger when he calls you to that which gives you life."?' In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Grant me your favor, may Allah grant you His favor.’ He said, `Who is your supporter’ She said, `Adi bin Hatim.’ He said, `The one who ran away from Allah and His Messenger’ She said, `So, the Prophet freed me.’ When the Prophet came back, there was a man next to him, I think that he was `Ali, who said to her, `Ask him for a means of transportation.’ She asked the Prophet , and he ordered that she be given an animal. (Our Lord! Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek. Allah said about the Jews. This opinion was also attributed to the Tabi`in: `Ata’, Tawus, Sa`id bin Jubayr, Makhul and Az-Zuhri. There are several similar Ayat. Surah Az Zalzalah 100. This is because after the servant praised and thanked Allah, he stands before Him, addressing Him directly; The beginning of Surat Al-Fatihah contains Allah’s praise for Himself by His most beautiful Attributes and indicates to His servants that, they too, should praise Him in the same manner. This is the perfect choice if you need the best Arabic Calligraphy of Al Fatiha written in Arabic and printed on Canvas with the perfect focused size of Wall Art. Thanks are given for what was done, not merely for characteristics. (All praise and thanks be to Allah, Who has sent down to His servant (Muhammad ) the Book (the Qur’an)) (18:1). The guidance mentioned in the Surah implies being directed and guided to success. For instance, Allah said. `Umar dismounted the animal and said, “By Allah! Surah An Nahl 17. Only Musaylimah and those who followed his misguided ways described Musaylimah by Ar-Rahman. Also, when Zayd bin `Amr bin Nufayl went with some of his friends – before Islam – to Ash-Sham seeking the true religion, the Jews said to him, “You will not become a Jew unless you carry a share of the anger of Allah that we have earned.” He said, “I am seeking to escape Allah’s anger.” Also, the Christians said to him, “If you become one of us you will carry a share in Allah’s discontent.” He said, “I cannot bear it.” So he remained in his pure nature and avoided worshipping the idols and the polytheistic practices. It also mentions the Hereafter, which is the Day of Resurrection, and directs Allah’s servants to ask of Him, invoking Him and declaring that all power and strength comes from Him. Surah Ghafir 41. dīn الدِّينِ means religion and also carries a meaning of debt لدِّينِ. In other words, a sort of preface or essence of the whole book.[1]. There are three Ayat in the Qur’an that affirm this fact. (20:5). 6 ";[13] Al-Shifa' ("the Cure"), because a hadith narrates Muhammad as having said: "The Opening of the Book is a cure for every poison. Whenever we are deeply impressed by the greatness of something we try to express our feelings by using superlatives. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray. It is our belief that we should not just read Surah Fatiha but to also study it’s meaning. The letters Alif and Lam before the word Hamd serve to encompass all types of thanks and appreciation for Allah, the Exalted. This meaning is reiterated in various instances in the Qur’an. Surah Al-Fatiha Arabic & Transliteration of Surah Al-Fatiha in Roman Script / NobleQuran.net An authentic Hadith narrated, (When you see those who follow what is not so clear in it (the Qur’an), then they are those whom Allah has mentioned (refer to 3:7). اَ۬هۡدِنَا اَ۬لصِّرَٰطَ اَ۬لۡمُسۡتَقِيمَ ۝‎ (Fir`awn (Pharaoh) said: “And what is the Lord of the `Alamin” Musa (Moses) said: “The Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, if you seek to be convinced with certainty”) (26:23-24). )” This Hadith has a good chain of narrators. (Whomsoever Allah sends astray, none can guide him; and He lets them wander blindly in their transgression) (7:186). The surah that is The Opening to the Quran and the straight way of God. This is also the view of `Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak, Ash-Shafi`i, Ahmad bin Hanbal, (in one report from him) Ishaq bin Rahwayh and Abu `Ubayd Al-Qasim bin Salam. We should state here that the believers, whom the human enemies kill, become martyrs, while those who fall victim to the inner enemy – Satan – become bandits. This principle, if consciously and earnestly followed, will necessarily yield three beneficial results. meaning, with your recitation of the Qur’an, as the Sahih related from Ibn `Abbas. A similar story is found in Al-Bukhari: 001.012.723[46]—characteristics of prayer. Surah Ad Dukhan 45. Also, Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah said, “The Messenger of Allah went out while Ubayy bin Ka`b was praying and said, (O Ubayy!) "Ar raḥmāni r-raḥīm" الرحمن 'the Most Merciful' and الرحيم 'the Most Benevolent' all share the same root رحم which means 'the womb'. The Isti`adhah is a form of drawing closer to Allah and seeking refuge with Him from the evil of every evil creature. The word `Alam is itself a plural word, having no singular form. Isti`adhah means, “I seek refuge with Allah from the cursed Satan so that he is prevented from affecting my religious or worldly affairs, or hindering me from adhering to what I was commanded, or luring me into what I was prohibited from.” Indeed, only Allah is able to prevent the evil of Satan from touching the son of Adam. As we have already explained, the character of this surah is that of a prayer. Surah Al Qasas 29. (He is Allah, beside Whom La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He) the Knower of the unseen and the seen. (So worship Him (O Muhammad ) and put your trust in Him. (15:16-18). In other words, we say to God that we worship and adore Him, that we are obedient to Him and follow His will, and also that we are His servants. The purpose of the Qur’an revelation was to be a book to call people Islam but also provide guidance. The Holy Quran is a perfect source of guidance as it teaches us to spend our lives as per the instructions of Allah. 3 It is You we worship and You we ask for help. He said, `O `Adi! (The way of those upon whom you have bestowed Your grace), when He mentioned His favor. Not only do we worship God, but our relationship with Him is such that we turn to Him alone for help and succour. The four collectors of the Sunan recorded this Hadith, which At-Tirmidhi considered the most famous Hadith on this subject. Some Muslims interpret it as a reference to an implied ability of the Surah to open a person to faith in God. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds –. 4 Māliki yawmi d-dīn(i) All of these facts testify to the requirement that reciting the Qur’an (Al-Fatihah) in the prayer is required, and there is a consensus between the scholars on this ruling.