The Qur'an · Yusuf Ali (English)
Surah 1 · Al-Fatiha
The Opening
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1In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
2Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds;
3Most Gracious, Most Merciful;
4Master of the Day of Judgment.
5Thee do we worship, and Thine aid we seek.
6Show us the straight way,
7The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go not astray.
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