Surah Al-Fatihah

(The Opening)
1. In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most merciful.
2. All the praises belong to Allah, the Lord of all the world.
3. The most Gracious, the most merciful.
4. The Master of the day of judgement.
5. You alone we worship, and from you alone we seek help.
6. Guide us to the straight path.
7. The path of those on whom You have bestowed Your grace, not (the path) of those who earned Your anger (such as the Jews) nor of those who went astray (such as the Christians)

This Surah comprises seven verses. The first three verses are in praise of Allah, while the last three contain a request on behalf of man. The verse in between the two sets has both the features --- there is an aspect of praise and another of prayer.
The Sahih of Muslim reports from the blessed companion Abu Huraiyrah a Hadith of the Prophet (SAW), “Allah has said, the salah (i.e., the Surah Fatihah) is equally divided between Me and My servant. And my servant shall be given what he prays for.” The holy Prophet continued: “when the servant says: (AlHamdulillah…………..) Praise belong to Allah, the Lord of all the World,
Allah says: “My servant has paid his homage to Me.” When he says: (l-RahmanirRahim) the all merciful, the very merciful.
Allah says: “My servant has praised me.” When the servant says:
(aaliki……….) The Master of the Day of judgement,
Allah says, “My servant has proclaimed my greatness.” when the servant says: (Iyyaka….) You alone we worship, and to You alone we pray for help,
Allah says: “This verse is common to me and My servant. He shall be given what he has prayed for.” When the servant says:
(IhdinassiratalMustaqim) Guide us in the straight path ….,
Allah says, “All this is there for my servant. He shall be given what he prays for.”