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Reflections on Surah Al-Fatihah Ayah 2
الحمد لله رب العالمين ٢
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ٢
ٱلۡحَمۡدُﱆ
لِلَّهِﱇ
رَبِّﱈ
ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَﱉ
٢ﱊ
All praise is for Allah—Lord of all worlds,1
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3 weeks ago · Referencing Surah 1 and Ayah 1:2
الحمد لله:
The entire ayah #1 gives us an introduction to Allah Ta’ala. The first ayah of the Surah is this, SubhanAllah. In this world, when some royal person is introduced or someone who is up there, it begins with their titles or praises for them etc. In this ayah we are being told how Grand and Amazing Allah Ta’ala is, that a single phrase of praise is not enough, thus ALL Praise belongs to Him. SubhanAllah. Shows us the Grandeur and the Maj...
The entire ayah #1 gives us an introduction to Allah Ta’ala. The first ayah of the Surah is this, SubhanAllah. In this world, when some royal person is introduced or someone who is up there, it begins with their titles or praises for them etc. In this ayah we are being told how Grand and Amazing Allah Ta’ala is, that a single phrase of praise is not enough, thus ALL Praise belongs to Him. SubhanAllah. Shows us the Grandeur and the Maj...
5 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2
"ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ" A sentence so perfect that we say it in every Salah. It's a praise: Allah praised Himself, and who can praise him better than Himself? When we sit down and reflect upon it, we realize how profound and comprehensive this one sentence is.
I love looking at the sky in the morning and at night; I love how it changes colors and how it holds the sun, moon, and the stars. It's beautiful and perfect. The creator ...
I love looking at the sky in the morning and at night; I love how it changes colors and how it holds the sun, moon, and the stars. It's beautiful and perfect. The creator ...
10 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2
Bismillah
Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen.
There are some moments in life that feel so perfect.
A clean home, food on the table, kids who are growing up with all their mood swings and tantrums, my special needs daughter whose hugs, cuddles and smiles are like no other, my husband through the good and bad times, and the love that keeps growing between us in unexpected dimensions.
I keep saying, Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen, kaseeran, tayyiban...
Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen.
There are some moments in life that feel so perfect.
A clean home, food on the table, kids who are growing up with all their mood swings and tantrums, my special needs daughter whose hugs, cuddles and smiles are like no other, my husband through the good and bad times, and the love that keeps growing between us in unexpected dimensions.
I keep saying, Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen, kaseeran, tayyiban...
11 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2
A reminder for us to stay humble and grateful to Allah SWT for any accomplishments we have in life. As human beings we often feel proud of ourselves for reaching a certain milestone, receiving a certificate or being praised by others for an attainment we have achieved. We must remember that these blessings are ultimately a gift from Allah SWT and all praise belongs to him, to never feel proud of ourselves as we are only where we are as Allah has ...
13 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2, 10:10, 39:75
A Reflection on Alhamdulillah
According to many scholars, the first verse of the Qur’an is: الحمد لله رب العالمين
“All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” (Qur’an 1:2)
What I find so intriguing is that from the very beginning of Allah's Book, we are being taught to constantly acknowledge and attribute praise, love, gratitude, and all goodness to the Lord of the worlds. Then, in the middle of Surah Al-Fatihah, we are taught to seek His g...
According to many scholars, the first verse of the Qur’an is: الحمد لله رب العالمين
“All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.” (Qur’an 1:2)
What I find so intriguing is that from the very beginning of Allah's Book, we are being taught to constantly acknowledge and attribute praise, love, gratitude, and all goodness to the Lord of the worlds. Then, in the middle of Surah Al-Fatihah, we are taught to seek His g...
17 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2
Bismillah.
As my teacher reached for his water bottle and casually took a sip—likely without giving it a second thought—a thought suddenly crossed my mind.
How would I feel if I gave someone not only water, but their entire life and every blessing within it, only for them to take it without a word of thanks? Not even the slightest sign of gratitude.
Even when something is given purely for the sake of Allah, expressing thanks is basic good char...
As my teacher reached for his water bottle and casually took a sip—likely without giving it a second thought—a thought suddenly crossed my mind.
How would I feel if I gave someone not only water, but their entire life and every blessing within it, only for them to take it without a word of thanks? Not even the slightest sign of gratitude.
Even when something is given purely for the sake of Allah, expressing thanks is basic good char...
21 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2, 2:156
Bismillah
For me, it feels like everything circles around two kalimāt:
“Alhamdulillāhi Rabbil-‘Ālamīn.”
All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all worlds.
And:
“Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rāji‘ūn.”
Surely we belong to Allah, and surely to Him we return.
One teaches me how to receive life.
The other teaches me how to release it.
One rises from gratitude when something beautiful reaches my hands.
The other steadies me when something slips away...
For me, it feels like everything circles around two kalimāt:
“Alhamdulillāhi Rabbil-‘Ālamīn.”
All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all worlds.
And:
“Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rāji‘ūn.”
Surely we belong to Allah, and surely to Him we return.
One teaches me how to receive life.
The other teaches me how to release it.
One rises from gratitude when something beautiful reaches my hands.
The other steadies me when something slips away...
23 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2
A few months ago, I injured myself after a fall. Although the injury was only to my right thumb, I found it difficult to use my hand properly. Simple tasks became challenging—holding the kettle firmly to boil water each morning or doing basic washing and cleaning. At 64, with already weak knees, I even needed both hands to help me rise after prostrating myself in prayer. That fall also hurt my right ankle. While it wasn’t severe, it caused great ...
24 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2
Reflection on Surah Al-Fatihah — Ayah 1
الْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
In my reflection, I think that this ayah establishes the concept of Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah). Allah says that all praise and gratitude belong to Him alone, which shows that Allah is One and has no partner in praise, authority, or worship. The word “Alhamd” comes first because Allah is making praise universal and drawing attention toward Hamd itself, which points ...
الْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ
In my reflection, I think that this ayah establishes the concept of Tawheed (the Oneness of Allah). Allah says that all praise and gratitude belong to Him alone, which shows that Allah is One and has no partner in praise, authority, or worship. The word “Alhamd” comes first because Allah is making praise universal and drawing attention toward Hamd itself, which points ...
28 weeks ago · Referencing Ayah 1:2
What happens inside your heart when you begin your day, or your prayer, with Alhamdulillah, not as a habit, but as a conscious decision to see your life through the lens of Allah’s favors?
Whenever I say Alhamdulillah throughout the day and during my prayers, it brings my heart a sense of ease. It's a constant reminder but who gave the ability to stand in prayer, and to breathe, and to wake up in the morning. No matter where I'm at in the worl...
Whenever I say Alhamdulillah throughout the day and during my prayers, it brings my heart a sense of ease. It's a constant reminder but who gave the ability to stand in prayer, and to breathe, and to wake up in the morning. No matter where I'm at in the worl...