PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7

“The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favour, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 7. In the previous verse, a Muslim requests Allah, the Exalted, to guide them on the straight path which leads to Paradise. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 7 OF 7”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1 AL FATIHAH – VERSE 6

“Guide us to the straight path.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 6. This is a supplication asking Allah, the Exalted, to guide one down the path which is pleasing to Him namely, Islam. This path has also been mentioned in another verse of the Holy Quran. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 69: “And whoever obeysContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1 AL FATIHAH – VERSE 6”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 4

“Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 4. After declaring that Allah, the Exalted, is Most Kind and Most Affectionate in the previous verse, the Holy Quran immediately declares that Allah, the Exalted, is the Master of the Day of Judgment. Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 3: “the Most Compassionate, MostContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 4”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 3

“the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.” Chapter 1, Al Fatihah, verse 3. Allah, the Exalted, has countless divine qualities but only two of them have been mentioned in this verse. The first is the Most Affectionate. The other is that Allah, the Exalted, is the Most Merciful. There are many possible interpretations of these two divineContinue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 3”

PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 2

“[All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” Chapter 1 Al Fatihah, verse 2. All praise is only for Allah, the Exalted, as He created and continuously sustains the entire creation, within the Heavens and Earth without any progeny, partner, or helper. His kindness in the form of countless blessings, such as faith,Continue reading “PODTAFSEER: CHAPTER 1, AL FATIHAH – VERSE 2”