Which Quran chapter is titled Al-Fatiha, meaning “The Opening”?

The Quran chapter titled Al-Fatiha, meaning “The Opening,” is Surah Al-Fatiha.

Al-Fatiha is the first chapter of the Quran and contains seven verses in its standard presentation. It is recited in every unit of the formal Muslim prayer, making it one of the most familiar Quranic passages for Muslims worldwide.

The chapter is a concise prayer praising God, asking for guidance, and seeking the straight path. Its position at the beginning of the Quran explains the title Al-Fatiha, which means “the opening” or “the opener.”

Al-Fatiha is distinct from Al-Baqarah, the Quran’s longest chapter, and Al-Qadr, the chapter associated with the Night of Power. Although it is important during Ramadan, it is recited throughout the year in daily prayers.