Surah Al-Fatiha (الفاتحة)
“The Opening”
Surah Details
Verses
7
Pages
5–6
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
1
Page 5 of 1,275 — Free online with Tajweed colour coding
About Surah Al-Fatiha
Surah Al-Fatiha (الفاتحة), meaning “The Opening”, is the 1st surah of the Holy Quran. It is a Meccan surah, revealed in Mecca, consisting of 7 verses (ayat). It spans 2 pages in this transliteration edition, from page 5 to page 6, and falls within Juz 1 of the Quran.
Read this surah in English transliteration with colour-coded Tajweed rules to improve your recitation. Each colour represents a specific Tajweed rule, helping you pronounce every letter and vowel correctly according to traditional recitation methods.
Pages in Surah Al-Fatiha
Frequently Asked Questions
How many verses are in Surah Al-Fatiha?
Surah Al-Fatiha (الفاتحة) contains 7 verses (ayat).
Is Surah Al-Fatiha Meccan or Medinan?
Surah Al-Fatiha is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the migration (Hijra) to Medina.
What does “Al-Fatiha” mean?
The name “Al-Fatiha” (الفاتحة) translates to “The Opening” in English.
How to read Surah Al-Fatiha with proper Tajweed?
You can read Surah Al-Fatiha with proper Tajweed using the colour-coded transliteration on this site. Each colour represents a different Tajweed rule — for example, red for necessary prolongation (Madd), green for nasalisation (Ghunnah), and blue for emphatic pronunciation (Tafkheem). Start reading from page 5.