Surat Al-Fatiha (The Opening) is the first chapter of the Qur’an and is often considered a powerful du’a (supplication) in itself. It contains several implicit and explicit forms of du’a. Here’s a breakdown of the du’as found within Surah Al-Fatiha:

Surah Al-Fatiha with Du’a Explanation:

1. “Bismillāhi ar-Raḥmāni ar-Raḥīm”
(In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
🔹 Starting with Allah’s names is itself a du’a for His mercy and blessings in what follows.

2. “Al-ḥamdu lillāhi Rabbi al-‘ālamīn”
(All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds)
🔹 Praising Allah is a form of worship and opens the door for du’a acceptance.

3. “Ar-Raḥmāni ar-Raḥīm”
(The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)
🔹 A recognition and invocation of Allah’s mercy — implicitly asking for it.

4. “Māliki yawmi ad-dīn”
(Master of the Day of Judgment)
🔹 A reminder of accountability and a plea for justice and mercy.

5. “Iyyāka na‘budu wa iyyāka nasta‘īn”
(You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help)
🔹 This is a direct du’a: seeking Allah’s help in all matters of life and worship.

6. “Ihdina aṣ-ṣirāṭ al-mustaqīm”
(Guide us to the Straight Path)
🔹 This is the most explicit du’a in the surah: asking for guidance.

7. “Ṣirāṭ alladhīna an‘amta ‘alayhim ghayri al-maghḍūbi ‘alayhim wa laḍ-ḍāllīn”
(The path of those You have blessed—not of those who earned Your anger or went astray)
🔹 A du’a for being kept on the path of righteousness and away from misguidance and wrath.