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Al-Fatihah is the first chapter of the Quran. It consists of seven verses (') which consist of a prayer for guidance and mercy.

Al-Fatihah is recited in Muslim obligatory and voluntary prayers, known as Salah. The primary literal meaning of the expression "Al-Fatihah" is "The Opener/The Key".

Background

The most commonly accepted view about the origins of the Surah is the view of

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