For example, Sūrah Lahab describes the disbeliever Abū Lahab, and Surah al-Ikhlāṣ explains the oneness of Allah. The great difference between mention of a disbeliever: Abū Lahab, and the oneness of Allah, is abundantly clear. Both sūrahs are the speech of Allah and are equal in this regard, but they differ in their themes. Similarly, in terms of its themes, Sūrah al-Fātiḥah is greater than all other sūrahs.^[1]

Facts about Sūrah al-Fātiḥah

Dear Islamic brothers, Sūrah al-Fātiḥah is a short chapter of the Quran. It contains one rukū’, seven verses, 27 words and 140 letters. Imam Mujāhid رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه states, “Sūrah al-Fātiḥah was revealed in Madinah. According to one opinion, it was revealed twice: once in Makkah and once in Madinah.”^[2]

The devil wept

Imam Jalāl al-Dīn al-Suyūṭī al-Shāfi’ī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه said:

Iblis wept on four occasions:

1.      When he was cursed.

2.      When he was cast upon the earth.

3.      When the final Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم declared his prophethood.

4.      When Sūrah al-Fātiḥah was revealed.

Imam Mujāhid رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه stated, “When Sūrah al-Fatiḥah was revealed, the Devil felt immense grief, so he cried and wailed.”^[3]