Surah 1. Al-Fatiha

1.

In the Name of Allah- the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.

2.

All praise is for Allah- Lord of all worlds,¹

 i.e., Lord of everything in existence including angels, humans, and animals.

3.

the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,

4.

Master of the Day of Judgment.

5.

You 'alone' we worship and You 'alone' we ask for help.

6.

Guide us along the Straight Path,

7.

the Path of those You have blessed- not those You are displeased with, or those who are astray.¹

 It is customary to say “Âmîn” or “Amen” at the end of this sûrah.