Surah 1 (Surah Fatiha)

Question 1

What is the main theme of this surah?

Answer 1

• Surah Fatiha highlights God’s relationship with the created world.
• It opens by declaring God as the Lord of all that exists, seen and unseen, showing that He alone deserves worship.
• He is the Most Merciful, always forgiving, and the One from whom help should be sought.
• He is the Master of the Day of Judgment.
• The surah asks God to guide believers to the “Straight Path” (Sirat-ul-Mustaqeem), a path rooted in righteousness and outlined in the Quran and Sunnah.
• The Quran says, “Verily! Right guidance is the guidance of Allah.” Those who disobey God will go astray from this path.

Question 2

What is the importance of this surah?

Answer 2

• Surah Fatiha is a prayer and a conversation with God, where each verse receives a response from Him.
• It is recited in every prayer, and the Prophet (P.B.U.H) said no prayer is accepted without it.
• It begins with Tasmiah, reminding Muslims of Allah before any action.
• The surah helps Muslims ask for guidance, mercy, and help—even outside prayer.
• It instills humility by submitting to God and reminds Muslims of the Day of Judgment, urging them to prepare.
• By praying to stay on the straight path, Muslims develop confidence in God’s mercy and rely on His guidance in their daily lives.