About This Surah
Surah Al-Fatihah is the 1st chapter of the Qur'an. It has 7 verses, all revealed in Mecca, and centers on theology, eschatology, and spirituality. The chapter consists of Al-Fatiha, also called Umm al-Kitab (1:1-7).
Topical Breakdown
Verses 1–713
- 1, 3Divine mercy (Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim)
- 1The Name of God (The Basmalah)
- 2Absolute praise of God
- 2Lord of all creation
- 4God's absolute sovereignty on the Day of Judgment
- 4The Day of Recompense
- 5Exclusivity of worship to God
- 5Seeking assistance and support from God alone
- 6Supplication for steadfast guidance
- 6The Straight Path
- 7The path of the favored righteous
- 7Those who incurred divine wrath
- 7Those who went astray
Verse Tone Progression
Command
Consolation
Praise
Concept Frequency Cloud
Top Concept Co-Occurrences
divine mercy↔Allah125
divine mercy↔the most merciful115
Allah↔worship95
Allah↔the cave83
the most merciful↔Allah75
Allah↔going astray69
divine mercy↔the most gracious56
Allah↔divine favour41
Allah↔praise22
divine mercy↔worship20
Cross-Surah Verse Similarity
As-Saffat · 37:182
And all praise is for Allah, as He is deserving of it, and He is Lord of all the creation. They have no lord besides Him.
∿ similarity: 0.82
Al-Jathiyah · 45:36
So for Allah alone is praise, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, and Lord of all the creation.
∿ similarity: 0.70
Al-Buruj · 85:15
Possessor of the Noble Throne.
∿ similarity: 0.69
'Abasa · 80:16
They are honourable in the eyes of their Lord, frequent performers of goodness and obedience.
∿ similarity: 0.67
Al-Ma'arij · 70:3
From Allah the possessor of highness, ranks, virtues and favours.
∿ similarity: 0.67
Ya-Sin · 36:4
<p>On a straight approach and upright law. This straight approach and upright law is revealed from your Lord, the Mighty, whom no…
∿ similarity: 0.67
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surah Al-Fatihah?
Surah Al-Fatihah (الفاتحة) is the 1st chapter of the Qur'an, comprising 7 verses revealed in Mecca.
What are the main themes of Surah Al-Fatihah?
The main themes of Surah Al-Fatihah are theology, eschatology, and spirituality.
What are the notable verses in Surah Al-Fatihah?
Surah Al-Fatihah contains Al-Fatiha (Umm al-Kitab) (1:1-7).
Is Surah Al-Fatihah Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Fatihah is Meccan; it was revealed in Mecca and contains 7 verses.
Read Al-Fatihah — All 7 Verses
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