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    Holy Quran: Chapter 1: Al-Fatihah

    • As reported by many traditionists, the whole of this chapter was revealed at Mecca, and formed part of the Muslim prayers since the very beginning. The chapter has been referred to in the Quranic vers… See more

    Names of This Chapter and Their Significance

    The best-known name of this short chapter,i.e.Fatihatul-Kitab (the Opening Chapter of … See more

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    Al-Fatihah Referred to in A Prophecy of The New Testament

    The best-known name of the chapter, however, is Al-Fatihah. It is interesting to note that this very name occurs in a New Testament prophecy. In Rev. 10:1-2 it is written: "I s… See more

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    Subject Matter

    This chapter contains the essence of the entire Quranic teaching. It comprises, in outline, all the subjects dealt with at length in the body of the Quran. The chapter starts with a desc… See more

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    Relation to The Rest of The Quran

    The chapter is an introduction to the Quran. It is an epitome of the whole Book. Thus, at the very beginning of his study, the reader knows in broad outline the subjects he should exp… See more

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    A Prayer That Must Precede The Recitation of The Quran

    Muslims are bidden always to begin the reading of the Holy Book with a short prayer, soliciting God’s protection against Satan. God says in 16:99: When thou recitest the … See more

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    Why are the chapters of the Quran called surahs?
    The chapters of the Quran are called Surahs because, (a) one is exalted in rank by reading them and attains through them eminence; (b) they serve as marks for the beginning and the end of the different subjects dealt with in the Quran; (c) they are each like a noble spiritual edifice, and (d) each of them contains a complete theme.
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