Al-Fatihah Prayer Becomes the Most Noble Letter, Here are the Important Reasons to Know

Dream - For Muslims, Al-Fatihah prayer is no longer unfamiliar. Considering that besides being the opening letter in the holy book of the Quran, Al-Fatihah prayer is also mandatory to be recited during obligatory and voluntary prayers. Therefore, most Muslims have memorized this Al-Fatihah prayer.

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Even children have been guided by their parents to memorize this Al-Fatihah prayer since they were young. Whether by frequently listening to it or gradually being trained to memorize it. As a result, over time they memorize it by themselves.

Quoted from islam.nu.or.id, Al-Fatihah prayer contains great meanings in the Quran. There are principles and derivative religious teachings in the form of faith, worship, sharia, belief in the Day of Judgment, belief in the noble attributes of Allah SWT, monotheism in worship, seeking help through prayer, seeking guidance in the right religion, seeking firmness of faith in the path of the righteous, and being kept away from the path of the angry and astray people.

Not only recited during prayers, the Al-Fatihah prayer is recommended to be recited frequently because there are many special virtues that can be obtained. In fact, the Al-Fatihah prayer is also recited when performing ruqyah or when treating a sick person.

Now, here is the recitation of the Al-Fatihah prayer and the reasons why Al-Fatihah prayer becomes the most noble letter as summarized by Dream through islam.nu.or.id and rumaysho.com.

Recitation of Al-Fatihah Prayer and Its Meaning

Al-Fatihah is classified as a Makkiyah letter because it was revealed in the city of Makkah. This letter has the meaning of opening and consists of seven verses. Here is the recitation of the Al-Fatihah prayer and its meaning:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ (1) الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ (2) الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ (3) مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ (4) إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ (5) اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ (6) صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ (7)

Meaning: "In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (1), Praise be to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds (2), The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful (3), Master of the Day of Judgment (4), You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help (5), Guide us on the Straight Path (6), the path of those who have received Your grace; not the path of those who have brought down wrath upon themselves, nor of those who have gone astray" (7) (QS.Al-Fatihah: 1 - 7).

As quoted from islam.nu.or.id, it is explained in the Jalalain interpretation written by Sykeh Jalaluddin and Al-Mahalli that the verses in the Al-Fatihah letter are seven verses. If the recitation of "bismillah" is included in the count, then the seventh verse starts from the recitation of "shiratalladzina" until the end.

But if the recitation of "bismillah" is not included in the count, then the seventh verse starts from the recitation of "ghayril maghdhubi" until the end. Then the word "qulu" is at the beginning of the letter so that before the phrase "iyyaka na'budu" can be in accordance, because this phrase is part of the servant's words.

Reasons Why Al-Fatihah Prayer Becomes the Most Noble Letter

The prayer of Al-Fatihah is the most noble surah. This cannot be separated from several important reasons that need to be known by Dream friends. Here are the reasons why the prayer of Al-Fatihah is the most noble as quoted from rumaysho.com:

Called Ummul Quran

The prayer Al-Fatihah itself is called Ummul Quran. Where the word "ummu" itself means mother or parent. The mother is the place where everything returns. So if it is related to the Al-Fatihah surah, then all the meanings in the Quran will be returned to the Al-Fatihah surah. So this surah becomes an obligation to read when performing prayers.

Mandatory Surah in Every Rak'ah of Prayer

Every day, every Muslim has an obligation to perform obligatory prayers consisting of Subuh, Dhuhur, Ashar, Maghrib, and Isha. In every rak'ah of these prayers, then Dream friends are required to recite Surah Al-Fatihah before reciting the short surah.

That's why the prayer of Al-Fatihah becomes the most noble because it is recited in every rak'ah of prayer. This is explained by 'Ubadah bin Ash Shamit, the Prophet Muhammad said:

لا صلاة لمن لم يقرأ بفاتحة الكتاب

Meaning: "There is no prayer for one who does not recite Fatihatul Kitab (Al-Fatihah)." (HR.Bukhari no. 756 and Muslim no. 394).

Used as Ruqyah Recitation

Another reason why the prayer of Al-Fatihah is the most noble is because it is used as a recitation in ruqyah. Through Syarh Riyadhus Sholihin, Sheikh Muhammad bin Shalih Al'Utsaimin explained that there are two conditions that can make Surah Al-Fatihah used as a ruqyah recitation. These conditions are as follows:

1. The person who recites believes that the recitation is a beneficial ruqyah.

2. The prayer of Al-Fatihah is recited to a sick person and believes that ruqyah using the prayer of Al-Fatihah has benefits.

Virtues of Reciting Al-Fatihah Prayer

As we all know, Surah Al-Fatihah is a very special surah. Even in every act of worship, this surah is always recited. Here are some virtues of reciting Surah Al-Fatihah that Dream friends need to know:

Facilitates Desires

By reciting Surah Al-Fatihah, this can facilitate the desires or wishes of Dream friends. Of course, this must be based on the intention for the sake of Allah SWT. Insha Allah, with His permission, what you desire will be granted.

Smoothens Sustenance

Reciting Surah Al-Fatihah can also smoothens sustenance. That is, reciting it 20 times after performing obligatory prayers. By consistently doing so, insha Allah, the door of sustenance will open.

Protected from Satan

The presence of Satan is around humans who try to disturb them. If Dream friends do not want to be disturbed by Satan, then do not forget to always recite Surah Al-Fatihah. It would be better if you recite it before sleeping, followed by reciting Surah Al-Falaq and An-Naas. With that, when you sleep, you will always be under the protection of Allah SWT until you wake up again.

Seeking a Spouse

Spouse is a secret of Allah SWT. No human knows who their spouse is. Even so, Dream friends don't need to worry because Allah SWT has prepared the most suitable spouse for you.

In addition to making efforts, it is advisable to accompany it by reciting Surah Al-Fatihah. After that, continue by reciting Surah Al-Baqarah. Insha Allah, Allah SWT will bring your spouse closer.

Forgiven for Their Sins

As a creature, of course, we have sins. Even so, as long as we are still alive, we can seek forgiveness from Allah SWT and improve ourselves. One way to erase sins is by reciting Surah Al-Fatihah.

Protected from the Fire of Hell

Hell is a place where someone who does not follow the commands of Allah SWT and does bad deeds. It is said that there are levels in this hell. Knowing the severity of this place, Dream friends certainly do not want to enter hell, right?

To be saved from the fire of hell, Dream friends should not forget to always recite Surah Al-Fatihah. Insha Allah, in the hereafter, you will be protected by Allah SWT from the heat of the fire of hell.

That is the explanation of the prayer of Al-Fatihah as the most noble surah. Where Al-Fatihah is Ummul Quran, becoming a surah that is recited in every rak'ah of prayer, and used as a recitation during ruqyah.