One of the greatest Surahs — Al-Fātiḥah (Arabic: الفاتحة, IPA: [ʔal faːtiħah]; meaning: "The Opening" or "The Opener". George Sale translates simply as The Preface, or Introduction) is the first chapter (surah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (āyah) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship and mercy of Allah.
