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Fatihah

Fatihah

1 9.8
The first chapter of the Quran that Muslims say in daily and special prayers
  • noun
  • /fæˈtiːhɑː/
: Fatiha
  • The event was opened with international studies junior and MSA member Salman Jeelani's recitation of the opening chapter of the Qur'an, also known as the Surah Al-Fatihah.

Examples

  • The Fatihah is often referred to as the 'Opening' of the Quran and is essential in Muslim worship.

  • Do you know the meaning of the Sura Fatihah?

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  • It is an obligation to learn at least the Fatihah in Arabic, as is the opinion of the consensus.

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  • During each daily prayer, we recite the Fatihah to seek guidance and support from Allah.

  • To understand the significance of prayer, one must study the meaning of the Fatihah and its place in Islamic rituals.

Synonyms

Fatiha
vsFatihah
1 8.8

The first chapter of the Quran that Muslims say during daily prayers and special occasions

is the same name but spelled with an additional final letter
Al-Fatiha
vsFatihah
1 9.1

The first chapter of the Quran that Muslims recite in daily prayers and on special occasions

is the same name but lacks the initial definite article

Surface Forms

Fatihah singular
Fatihahs plural

Etymology

Fatihah comes from the Arabic Fātiḥah, which means 'the Opening' and comes from the verb fatah 'to open'. Because it is the first chapter of the Quran, it acts as an 'opening' prayer that Muslims often say at the start of daily and special prayers.