The Holy Quran English Translation by MH Shakir

001 – Al Faatiha – The Opening The primary meaning is THE OPENING and it opens the Qur'an on optimism and gratitude. Hamd is a combination of praise and gratitude. This sura recited in every cycle of salaa and also recited on occasions as diverse as funerals, weddings, birth, inauguration of official events , beginning of journeys, etc. It is the first complete chapter to be revealed; a synthesis of the message of the Qur'an and its most important sura thus also given the title – Mother of the Book It has a threefold structure: The first answers WHO IS GOD? The middle verses deal with the RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEINGS AND GOD The final section deals with the VARIOUS STATES OF THE HUMAN BEING

Sura Introduction from: https://qfatima.com/quran-city/a-journey-through-quran-city