Table Of Contents :
Introduction
Publisher's
Note
(The Opening) No. 1 (7 Verses)
Contents
of the Sura
The Tone of the Sura .
Al-Fatihah, the Basis of the
Qur'an
Al-Fatihah, Magnificent Honour of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.)
The Importance of its Recitation
The Titles of the
Sura
Sura
Al-Fatihah, Arabic
English
Translation
Verse
1
Everything should Begin in His Holy Name
Tradition and
Narrations .
Explanation
Is the Phrase ` Bism-il-lah ' a Part of
Each Sura ?
Allah, the Most Inclusive Name of God
Allah's General
and Specific Mercy.
Verse
2
The World is Full of His Mercy.
Virtue of the Verse
The Word / rabb /
The Term / `alamin /.
Macrocosm and
Microcosm
Verse
3
The History of Slavery
` Belief in Allah ' is the First
Principle of Islam
Verse
4
` Faith in the Resurrection ' is the Second Principle
Allah's Ownership
Is not Allah the Absolute Owner of This
World?
Verse
5
Man in the Presence of Allah
Unity of Worship
Unity
of Acts
Explanation
Allah: the Only Site of Reliance
The
Social Aspect of Worship
We Ask Allah for Help in Confronting
Forces
Verse
6
Why must We Always Ask Allah for Guidance ?
Human Beings
Resemble an Electric Lamp (from One Point of View)
What is the `
Straight Path ' ?
The ` Belief ' Aspect
The ` Practical ' Aspect
` Divine Guidance '
` Religious Guidance '
Verse
7
Two Paths of Deviation
Explanation
Those upon Whom
Allah has Bestowed His Bounties
Who are the Last two Groups in this
Verse ?
Commentary A
Commentary B
Commentary C
Supplication