What is another word for Fatihah?

Pronunciation: [fˈatɪhə] (IPA)

Fatihah is an important prayer in the Islamic religion, also known as the "Opening" or the "Opening of the Book". The word Fatihah has several synonyms in the Arabic language, such as Suratul-Hamid or Surah al-Fatiha, meaning "the chapter of praise or commendation." It is also called Ummul-Quran (the mother of the Quran), Sab'ul-Mathani (the seven repeated verses), and Ash-Shifa (the cure), indicating its vital role in Islam and its significance in the lives of Muslims. At the beginning of every daily prayer, Muslims recite this prayer to commence their worship and seek guidance and blessings from Allah.

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What are the hypernyms for Fatihah?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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    prayer, supplication, opening prayer, Islamic prayer, Muslim prayer, the first chapter of the Quran.

Usage examples for Fatihah

Therefore, Selim, say a Fatihah, for your hour is come."
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford
Now-say your Fatihah, and be quick about it.
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford
And lest we end by writing neither, we give here what is more to the point than anything we can say: namely, Al-Fatihah, or the Opening Word of Khalid himself.
"The Book of Khalid"
Ameen Rihani

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