Chapter 1 - Sura Al Fatihah (THREAD)
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The entire #chapter was revealed at #Mecca in the very early years of the Holy Prophet Muhammad's (as) prophethood.
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Mention in the New Testament:
In Rev. 10:1-2 it is written: "And I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, Wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head; his face was like the...."

The #seven thunders mentioned above represent the seven verses of this Sura.
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#Sura #Fatihah has been referred to in the Quranic verse of chapter 15 Verse 88, "We have indeed given thee seven oft-repeated verses and the Great #Quran", which was admittedly revealed in Mecca.
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Through study of Hadith, Al Fatihah has been mentioned by a number of names shedding light on the importance and subject matter of the sura
The names: Al Fatihah, As Salat, Al Hamd, Ummul Quran, Al Quranil Azim, As Sabal Mathani, Ummul Kitab, Ash Shifa, Ar Ruqayya, Al Kanz
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The Promised Messiah (as) stated, "The Sura is also named Ummul Kitab, the Mother of the Book, for it contains the essence of all the teachings of the Noble Quran."
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Regarding the great influence of this chapter, the Promised Messiah states, "...It opens up the heart and expands the mind. Surah Fatihah should, therefore, be read repeatedly. It is important to reflect deeply on this prayer."
(Al Hakam Dec. 24, 1900, pp. 1-2).
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The chapter contains the #essence of the entire Quran. It is recorded that the Holy Prophet said that this chapter is the most important of the chapters in the Quran.
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The Holy Prophet said, “There is no prayer for the one who does not recite the Opening of the Book.” (Bukhari)
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This chapter, in its vast commentary, explains that man's purpose in life is to worship God. Which is also indicated in the Quran in Chapter 51: "And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me"
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Verse 6-7, in this chapter, "Guide us to the right path, the path of those upon who you’ve bestowed thy blessings", indicates the continuation of prophethood.
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Upon explaining who the fortunate are upon whom God has blessed, God mentions in Chapter 4: "And whoso obeys Allah and this Messenger of His shall be among those whom Allah has bestowed His blessings, namely, the Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs, and the Righteous."
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The verse describes the avenues of spiritual progress open to Muslims. The four spiritual ranks: 1) the Prophets 2) the Truthful 3) the Martyrs and 4) the Righteous.
These ranks can be attained only by following the Holy Prophet, an honor reserved for him (sa) alone.
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