Category:

Tafsir (Quranic Interpretation)

Date:

25 May 2024

Location:

Cairo

Answered By:

Sheikh Ahmed

Answer:

Surah Al-Fatihah, the opening chapter of the Quran, is a profound prayer and fundamental understanding of the relationship between Allah and His creation. Verse-by-Verse Interpretation: 1. "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" - Emphasizes Allah's mercy and compassion - Reminds believers to begin all actions with divine remembrance 2. "All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds" - Acknowledges Allah's supremacy - Recognizes His lordship over entire creation 3. "The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" - Reiterates divine mercy - Highlights Allah's compassionate nature 4. "Master of the Day of Judgment" - Affirms divine justice - Reminds of ultimate accountability 5. "You alone we worship, and You alone we seek help" - Declaration of pure monotheism - Commitment of total devotion 6. "Guide us to the straight path" - Seeking divine guidance - Acknowledging human weakness and dependence on Allah 7. "The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray" - Distinguishes between righteous path and misguided paths - Seeks protection from deviation