The theme of Surah Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Quran, is a profound expression of monotheism, a plea for guidance, and an acknowledgment of Allah's sovereignty and mercy. This Surah, consisting of seven verses, serves as both an invocation and a concise summary of the Islamic worldview. In summary, Allah (ʿazza wa jall) is worthy of all praise: (1) simply because He is Allah, and (2) because He created us, nurtures us, provides for us and manages the affairs of the entire universe. الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ: The All-Merciful, The Very Merciful. Surah Al-Fatihah: A Brief Explanation. By Rameez Abid / March 7, 2018. Al-Fatihah literally means The Opening because the Qur'an opens with it. It is the first chapter (surah) of the Qur'an and is considered its 'greatest surah'. It is seen to be a precise table of contents of the Qur'anic message because some scholars of exegesis Surah Al-Fatiha is both a prayer and an introduction to the Holy Quran. The Surah covers the basic aspects of Islam and is named 'Al Fatiha' because of its content and place in the Holy Quran. The Surah starts with praise to Al mighty God as it says " الحمد لله رب العلمين " (All praises to Allah) and" الرحمن It is imperative to first discuss the importance and virtues of this surah, as according to some exegesis, Surah Al-Fatiha was the first complete chapter revealed to the Prophet (saw) thus highlighting its significance. 1. The Tone of the Surah 2. Al-Fatihah, the Basis of the Qur'an 3. Al-Fatihah, Magnificent Honour of the Prophet (S) 4. The Importance of its Recitation 5. The Titles of the Surah Surah Al-Fatiha, Verse 1 Explanation: Is the Phrase 'Bism-il-Lah' a Part of Each Surah? Allah, the Most Inclusive Name of God Allah's General and Specific Mercy What Does Surah Al Fatihah Teach Us? ↓ 7 - Beauty of the Phrase " Alhamdolillah". This phrase in Surah al-Fatihah essentially encloses all of Allah's praise. ↓ 6 - Significance of the word "Rabb". It covers the Lordship (Raboobiyyat) of Allah. The growth of all the ↓ 5 - Only Allah is The Quran is the book of guidance, and is there to teach us about a loss of Hannah with Allah about towhead and surah. Al Fatiha is a summary of these two themes. Let's take a look very briefly at the theme of tawheed as it is covered in Surah Al Fatiha. 00:03:41--> 00:04:30. Iwv5GXg.