Meaning & use

Fatiha

proper noun·Advanced

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.

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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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