Meaning & use
Fatiha
The opening chapter of the Quran, also called Al-Fatiha, recited by Muslims in each unit of the five daily prayers.
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The imam recited the Fatiha slowly so the new converts could follow along.
Muslims often recite the Fatiha silently at the graveside as a prayer for the deceased.
A note on using this word
Fatiha means 'the opener' in Arabic; it is the shortest chapter of the Quran but holds central importance in Islamic prayer.
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