Surah Al-Fatiha (1) Translation and Transliteration

Al-Quran

الفاتحة‎

English Transliteration with Meaning Word by Word:

1. Bismillāhi (In the name of Allah) Ar-Raḥmāni (The Most Gracious) Ar-Raḥīmi (The Most Merciful).
2. Al-ḥamdu (All praise) lillāhi (is for Allah) Rabbi (Lord) al-‘ālamīna (of all the worlds).
3. Ar-Raḥmāni (The Most Gracious) Ar-Raḥīmi (The Most Merciful).
4. Māliki (Master) yawmi (of the Day) ad-dīni (of Judgment).
5. Iyyāka (You alone) na‘budu (we worship) wa-iyyāka (and You alone) nasta‘īn (we seek help from).
6. Ihdinā (Guide us) aṣ-ṣirāṭa (to the path) al-mustaqīma (the straight).
7. Ṣirāṭa (The path) alladhīna (of those who) an‘amta (You have bestowed Your favor upon) ‘alayhim (upon them), ghayri (not of) al-maghḍūbi (those who have earned Your anger) ‘alayhim (upon them), wa (and) lā (not) aḍ-ḍāllīna (of those who go astray).

हिंदी लिप्यंतरण:

1. बिस्मिल्लाहिर् रहमानिर् रहीम।
2. अल्हम्दु लिल्लाहि रब्बिल् आलमीन।
3. अर् रहमानिर् रहीम।
4. मालिकि यौमिद्दीन।
5. इय्याका नअ’बुदु व इय्याका नस्तई’न।
6. इह् दिनास् सिरातल् मुस्तक़ीम।
7. सिरातल्लज़ीना अन’अमत अ’लैहिम ग़य्रिल् मग़दूबि अ’लैहिम व ला द्दाल्लीन।

सूरा अल्-फातिहा (الفاتحة‎) का संस्कृत अनुवाद

1. बिस्मिल्लाहिर् रहमानिर् रहीम।
   ईश्वरस्य नाम्ना करुणासिन्धोः दयालोः।
2. अल्हम्दु लिल्लाहि रब्बिल् आलमीन।
   सर्वस्य स्तुतिः ईश्वराय भवतु, यः समस्तलोकानाम् स्वामी अस्ति।
3. अर् रहमानिर् रहीम।
   सः परमकरुणामयः दयालुः च।
4. मालिकि यौमिद्दीन।
   सः न्यायस्य दिने स्वामी अस्ति।
5. इय्याका नअ’बुदु व इय्याका नस्तई’न।
   त्वामेव वयं उपास्महे, त्वामेव च सहायार्थं प्रार्थयामः।
6. इह् दिनास् सिरातल् मुस्तक़ीम।
   अस्मान् सन्मार्गे निर्देशय।
7. सिरातल्लज़ीना अन’अमत अ’लैहिम ग़य्रिल् मग़दूबि अ’लैहिम व ला द्दाल्लीन।
   तस्य मार्गे निर्देशय, यत्र ये तव कृपां प्राप्तवन्तः, न तु ते ये कदापि कोपं प्राप्तवन्तः, न च ते ये पथभ्रष्टाः।

Bibliography for Surah Al-Fātiḥah (الفاتحة‎):

1. The Holy Qur’an: Text, Translation, and Commentary
   • Author: Abdullah Yusuf Ali
   • Publisher: Amana Publications
   • Publication Date: 1934 (first edition), various reprints
   • Why Read It? Offers a detailed English translation and commentary, explaining the spiritual and theological significance of Surah Al-Fātiḥah.
2. The Qur’an: A New Translation
   • Author: M.A.S. Abdel Haleem
   • Publisher: Oxford University Press
   • Publication Date: 2004
   • Why Read It? Provides a contemporary and easy-to-understand English translation, making the meaning of Surah Al-Fātiḥah accessible to modern readers.
3. Tafsir al-Jalalayn
   • Authors: Jalal ad-Din al-Mahalli and Jalal ad-Din as-Suyuti
   • Publisher: Dar al-Taqwa
   • Publication Date: 15th century (original), modern editions available
   • Why Read It? A classic and concise tafsir (exegesis) that explains the deeper meanings of Surah Al-Fātiḥah in a simple yet insightful manner.
4. Fi Dhilal al-Qur’an (In the Shade of the Qur’an)
   • Author: Sayyid Qutb
   • Publisher: Islamic Book Trust (English version)
   • Publication Date: 1951–1965 (original Arabic), various English editions available
   • Why Read It? Provides a literary and thematic analysis of Surah Al-Fātiḥah, discussing its role as the essence of Islamic faith.
5. Madarij al-Salikeen (Stages of the Seekers)
   • Author: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya
   • Publisher: Various publishers (Arabic and English editions)
   • Publication Date: 14th century (original), modern reprints available
   • Why Read It? Explores the spiritual and mystical dimensions of Surah Al-Fātiḥah, helping readers reflect on its deeper meanings.

Why Read Surah Al-Fātiḥah?

• Core of the Qur’an: It is the opening chapter and is often called the “Mother of the Book” (Umm al-Kitab).
• Essential in Worship: It is recited in every unit of the Islamic prayer (Salah).
• Guidance & Mercy: It encapsulates key themes of faith, divine mercy, and guidance.
• Spiritual Healing: Considered a source of spiritual and even physical healing in Islamic tradition.

By Tanmoy Bhattacharyya