Surah Al Fatihah: The First Surah (Chapter) of Al Qur'an. This Surah is Named Al Fatihah Because of Its Subject Matter. Fatihah is that which Opens A Subject or A Book or Any Other Thing. This Chapter has an Essential Role in Islamic prayer (Salāt). The primary Literal Meaning of The Expression "Al-Fātiḥah" is "The Opener," which could Refer to This Surah being "The Opener of The Book" (Fātiḥat Al-Kitāb), to Its being The First Surah Recited in Full in Every Prayer Cycle (Rak'ah), or to The Manner in which It Serves as an Opening for Many Functions in every day Islamic Life. Some Muslims Interpret It as a Reference to an Implied Ability of The Surah to Open a Person to Faith in Allah.

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