The Great Benefits, Rewards and Virtues of Surah Al-Fatiha (The Beginner)

The Holy Quran is the 4th and final Sacred Book of Allah SWT, which He revealed on His Last Messenger, Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. It is ultimate source of guidance for believers in the Religion of Islam. It consists of many sections which address religious and secular issues concerning life. Although, all the revelations of this Blessed Manuscript serve as a means of enlightenment, but some of its chapters are considered more significant than others because of some particular reasons. Surah Al-Fatiha is one of those few episodes of Quran, which holds special status, and is even recalled by Allah Almighty in these words.

Surah Fatiha Translation

Here is the translation of Surah Fatiha in English

Surah Fatiha Benefits

·         This surah is labeled as As-Shifa, because it has a cure to the disease.

·         If you’re in debt or facing poverty this surah is perfect for you, you must recite it.

·         It also secures us from the fears of the Enemy, jealousy and evil eye.

·         It is the dua that Allah taught himself to the people.

Which is Surah Fatiha?

Surah al-Fatihah (Arabic: سُورَةُ الْفَاتِحَة‎) is the first chapter (surah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (ayat) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship and mercy of God. This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salat). ... That is, sura Al-Fatiha is paired with rest of the whole Quran.

Why is Surah Al-Fatiha Important?

The Surah is really effective to light up the spirit of faith in the heart of a Muslim. To sum it up, Surah Al Fatiha is a powerful prayer between us and our Lord, where we invoke His most beautiful names, attest to His sovereignty, seek His help and guidance and ask Him to shower His blessings upon us.

When and where was Surah Fatiha revealed?

Most of scholars say Surah Fatiha is revealed in Mecca and some say in Medina[1] and some say it's revealed twice: once in Mecca and again in Medina and it was one of early Surahs which revealed. There is no authentic narration, on how and why Surah Fatiha revealed.

Which Surah is called mother of Quran?

Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “The chapter commencing with] “All praises and thanks are due to Allah the Lord of the Worlds(Surah fatiha)” is the Mother of the Quran, the Mother of the Book, the Seven Oft Repeated Verses and the Great Quran.”

How many times should you Read Surah Fatiha?

It is an obligatory part of the Salah (Islamic prayer), recited at least 17 times during the five daily prayers. Its seven Ayahs (verses) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God. Some Muslims interpret it as a reference to an implied ability of the surah to open a person to faith in God.