Surah Al-Fatihah is considered the essence of the Qur’an, also known as the "Mother of the Book." It is recited in every prayer and serves as a guide for every Muslim towards the straight path .
Key themes of the Surah:
1. Praise to Allah: The Surah begins by praising Allah, the Lord of all worlds, the Most Merciful, and the Most Compassionate, who has control over the Day of Judgment ✨.
2. Acknowledging Allah as the Sustainer: We declare our devotion and trust in Allah as the one and only Sustainer and Guide .
3. Supplication for Guidance: We ask Allah to guide us on the Straight Path—the path of those who have received His grace, not of those who have gone astray or incurred His anger .
This Surah is a prayer emphasizing our worship and trust in Allah, serving as a reminder that guidance comes only from Him.