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Quran Al-Fatiha (Surah 1) - The Opening
IslamQuran 1:1-7
The opening chapter follows a chiastic structure moving from divine praise through the seeker's petition to the final contrast.
AIn the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most MercifulA'
AIn the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.B'
BAll praise belongs to God, Lord of all the worlds.C'
CThe Compassionate, the Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgment.
B'It is You we worship and ask for help. Guide us on the straight path.C
A'The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned anger, nor of those who go astray.B
A'Not of those who have earned anger, nor of those who are astrayA