Juz 1

Juz 1Surah Fatihah Ayah 1-7Word-to-Word Translation of :By: Momina MateenDedicated to Dr. Farhat Hashmi1 I Seek RefugeComes from In Arabic it means the far thing.Why is he called Shaytan? Because he became far away from Allahs mercy.Root word is In Arabic it means to hit with stones.So means one that is hit by stone. One stone hit and repelled, rejected far away. In this case far away from Allahs blessings.It means to be expelled from all types of righteousness. With AllahFrom2

The root is which means name.So means with the name of AllahThe root is which means the mothers womb. This way the mother has a special love and affection for the child.So means the Most Beneficent or Merciful. It has exaggeration.It signifies ones whose mercy is common to all and extends to the whole universeAlso comes from the root words The difference, however, is that means repeatedly Merciful or continuously Merciful.It signifies ones whose mercy is perfect in all possible ways. This is more in specific with the believers.3

The root is . This word in Arabic is not only used for praise but also for being grateful.The in this word changes it from a common noun to a proper noun.The root is , which means one who nurtures. This nurturing is done step by step slowly. It is significant because it means to make something attain one condition after another until perfection is reached. basically nourishes us to the state of perfection.It means Nurturer and carer.

The root is It means a sign or a mark. In Arabic it means a flag. It signifies identification. So (world) means all the things that Allah has recognized. (Plural: Worlds) includes all forms of existence, sky, sun, earth, moon, wind, jinn, and people. It means the worlds.4

These two words are being repeated and have been explained previously.5

The root is In Arabic it means king. And Mallik mean the Owner. Kings own many things.So means to posses something in such a manner that one has the right and power to dispose of it as one likes. means day. means recompense. therefore means day of recompense. It represents the day of Qiyamah.6

Only youWe worship. The root is which means slave.And only youWe seek help.The root is

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Guide us The root is . This means guidance. It includes three things:To show the pathTo make one walk on a pathMaking one reach the destination.The pathThe Straight8

PathThose whoYou blessedThe root is . means blessing

Upon them. There are two word here. which means on which means them.

Other than9The root is which means wrath/anger.Those who earned anger.Upon themANDNOT

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It is a plural form of the word . It means those who have gone astray.The root is Which means to loose. Therefore making it those who lost their path.11

Please accept12Jazakallah Khair May Allah forgive me if I have made any mistakes or have given an false information.13