Surah Al-Fatiha (الفاتحة)
“The Opening”
Surah Details
Verses
7
Pages
5–6
Revelation
Meccan
Juz
1
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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.
Surah Al-Fatiha Transliteration — Verse by Verse
Read all 7 verses of Surah Al-Fatiha in English transliteration with the Arabic text and translation. For full Tajweed colour coding, open the interactive reader.
- Prolongation (Madd)
- Long prolongation
- Nasalisation (Ghunnah)
- Echo (Qalqalah)
- Heavy (Tafkheem)
- 1Verse 1
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-RaheemIn the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Pronunciation Notes:
This verse is known as the Bismillah. It appears at the beginning of every surah except Surah At-Tawbah. When reciting, hold the "aa" sounds (Madd) for 2 counts and nasalise the "n" in "Rahmaan" with a Ghunnah.
- 2Verse 2
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
Alhamdu lillaahi Rabbil-'aalameenAll praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds
Pronunciation Notes:
The "Ha" in "Alhamdu" is a soft H sound from the throat. The double "l" in "lillaahi" should be pronounced with emphasis (Tafkheem) because it follows a fathah vowel. Elongate the "aa" in "'aalameen" for 2 counts.
- 3Verse 3
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Ar-Rahmaanir-RaheemThe Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Pronunciation Notes:
This verse repeats two of Allah's names. "Rahmaan" conveys immense, all-encompassing mercy. "Raheem" conveys specific, focused mercy. Both contain Madd — elongate the "aa" in "Rahmaan" and the "ee" in "Raheem" for 2 counts each.
- 4Verse 4
مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Maaliki yawmid-deenMaster of the Day of Judgement
Pronunciation Notes:
Elongate the "aa" in "Maaliki" for 2 counts (natural Madd). The "d" in "deen" has a shaddah (doubling), so pronounce it firmly. The "ee" in "deen" is held for 2 counts.
- 5Verse 5
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
Iyyaaka na'budu wa iyyaaka nasta'eenYou alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help
Pronunciation Notes:
The "yy" in "Iyyaaka" is doubled (shaddah) — press the tongue firmly. The hamzah (glottal stop) in "na'budu" and "nasta'een" is a brief catch in the throat. Elongate "ee" in "nasta'een" for 2 counts.
- 6Verse 6
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Ihdinas-siraatal-mustaqeemGuide us to the straight path
Pronunciation Notes:
The "s" in "siraatal" is a Saad (ص) — an emphatic S pronounced with the tongue pressed to the roof of the mouth (Tafkheem). The "q" in "mustaqeem" is a Qaf (ق), pronounced deeper in the throat than a regular K. Elongate the "aa" in "siraatal" and the "ee" in "mustaqeem".
- 7Verse 7
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
Siraatal-ladhina an-'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdoobi 'alayhim wa lad-daaallleenThe path of those You have blessed — not of those who have earned Your anger, nor of those who have gone astray
Pronunciation Notes:
This is the longest verse and contains several important Tajweed rules. The "gh" in "ghayril" is a Ghain (غ) — a gargling sound from deep in the throat. The "dh" in "maghdoobi" is a Daad (ض) — the most unique Arabic letter, pronounced with emphatic emphasis. The final word "daaallleen" ends with a 6-count prolongation (Madd Laazim) — this is the longest held sound in Al-Fatiha.
Arabic text: The Noble Qur’an Encyclopedia. Transliteration: Tanzil.net. Translation: Saheeh International. Compiled via quran-json (CC BY 4.0).
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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.