(ٱلۡحَمۡدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلۡعَـٰلَمِینَ) [Surah Al-Fatihah 2] Al-Fatiha, "The Opening" or "The Opener") is the first surah (chapter) of the Quran. It consists of 7 āyāt (verses) which are a prayer for guidance and mercy.[2] Al-Fatiha is recited in Muslim obligatory and voluntary prayers, known as salah.