Surah 1 of 114
Surah Al-Fatihah
Surah Al-Fatihah (The Opening) is the 1st surah of the Quran, revealed in Makkah, with 7 ayahs spanning juz 1.
الفاتحة
The Opening
At a glance
Surah Al-Fatihah in numbers
- Surah number
- 1 of 114
- Ayahs
- 7
- Kufan (Hafs an Asim) counting, as in the Madinah mushaf.
- Revealed in
- Makkah (Makki)
- Position
- Juz 1
- Memorisation load
- Light
- Derived from its length rather than assigned by opinion.
- Order of revelation
- Traditionally placed 5th
Themes
What this surah covers
- Praise of Allah
- The straight path
- Recited in every rak‘ah
Hifz
Memorising it
At the academy's standard pace, Surah Al-Fatihah typically takes 1–2 supervised lessons, with revision continuing afterwards.
The range is wide on purpose: it moves with the student’s age, whether they already read fluently, and how much is revised between lessons. A single figure would be a promise about a student we have not met.
Memorisation load is rated Light relative to the rest of the Quran, derived from its length rather than assigned by opinion.
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Questions about reading and memorising
How many ayahs does Surah Al-Fatihah have?
7. It is surah number 1 in the order of the mushaf. Ayah counts here follow the Kufan numbering used in the Madinah mushaf, which is why another mushaf may differ by one or two.
Was Surah Al-Fatihah revealed in Makkah or Madinah?
It is Makki, meaning it was revealed before the migration to Madinah. Makki surahs tend to be shorter and to address belief, the resurrection and the oneness of Allah.
Which juz is Surah Al-Fatihah in?
Juz 1.
How long does it take to memorise Surah Al-Fatihah?
Around 1 to 2 sessions for a student already reading fluently. It is a range because it depends on the age of the student and how much revision they keep up between lessons.
What is Surah Al-Fatihah about?
Praise of Allah, The straight path and Recited in every rak‘ah.
Do you teach Surah Al-Fatihah in lessons?
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