Tafsir — Al-Fatihah
Tafsir Ibn Kathir · English
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- Tafsir Ibn Kathir — 1:1
The Meaning of Al Fatiha & its Various Names This Surah is called Al-Fatihah, that is, the Opener of the Book, the Surah with which prayers are begun. It is also called, Umm Al-Kitab (the Mother of t
- Tafsir Ibn Kathir — 1:2
All praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of existence (2) Allah says, 'My servant has praised Me.' When the servant says,
- Tafsir Ibn Kathir — 1:3
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (3) Allah says, 'My servant has glorified Me.' When he says,
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The Owner of the Day of Recompense (4) Allah says, 'My servant has glorified Me,' or 'My servant has related all matters to Me.' When he says,
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You (alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help (5) Allah says, 'This is between Me and My servant, and My servant shall acquire what he sought.' When he says,
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Guide us to the straight path (6)The way of those on whom You have granted Your grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your anger, nor of those who went astray), Allah says, 'This is for My servant,