Names of Surah Al-Fatiha
Names of Surah Al-Fatiha
Names of Surah Al-Fatiha
What does “Al-Fatiha” mean?
The Opening
Q6: What does “Bismillah” mean?
A: In the name of Allah
Q11: How many verses are in Surah Al-Fatiha?
7
Q16: Why is it called “The Opening”?
A: Because it opens the Quran
Q21: What does “Rahman” vs. “Raheem” mean?
A: Rahman = mercy for all; Raheem = mercy for believers
What other name means "The Cure"
Ash-Shifa
Q7: What does “Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem” mean?
A: The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Q12: Which part of Salah is Al-Fatiha read in?
A: Every Rakah (unit of prayer)
Q17: Why do we read it in every prayer?
A: It’s the most important Surah and a dua
Q22: Why do we praise Allah before asking Him?
A: Shows respect and love
What name means “The Praise”?
Al-Hamd
Q8: What does “Maliki Yawmid-Deen” tell us?
A: Allah is the Master of the Day of Judgement
Q13: Which book is Surah Al-Fatiha found in?
A: The Qur'an
Q18: What does the Prophet ﷺ say about this Surah?
A: It’s the greatest Surah in the Quran
Q23: Why is “You alone we worship” important?
A: Teach us to rely only on Allah
Q4: What name means “The Seven Oft-Recited Verses”?
As-Sab’ul Mathani
Q9: What do we ask in “Ihdinas Siraatal Mustaqeem”?
A: Guide us to the straight path
Q14: Is Surah Al-Fatiha Makki or Madani?
A: Makki
Q19: What does it teach us to ask for?
A: Guidance from Allah
Q24: What does the “Straight Path” mean in real life?
A: Islam – path of truth and kindness
Q5: What name reminds us it’s a dua to Allah?
A: As-Salah (The Prayer)
Q10: What does “Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alamin” mean?
A: All praise is for Allah, the Lord of the Worlds
Q15: What is the first Surah of the Quran?
A: Surah Al-Fatiha
Q20: What’s special about Allah replying to each verse in Salah?
A: Allah responds after each verse when we recite it
Q25: Who are “those who earned anger” and “those who went astray”?
A: Those who knew truth but disobeyed; those who got lost