Al-Fatiha 1:2–4
All praise is for Allah, Lord of the worlds
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ ٢ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ ٣ مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ ٤
The meaning, simply
We praise Allah and thank Him for His perfect attributes and His many blessings on us. He is the Lord of the worlds: He created all creation and looks after it with His blessings. He is the Most Merciful, whose mercy covers everything, especially merciful to the believers, and He alone is the Master of the Day of Resurrection, the day deeds are rewarded.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 20 October 2026.
Words to understand
- ٱلْحَمْدُ
- praise and thanks to Allah
- رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ
- Creator and Sustainer of all creation
- مَٰلِكِ
- Owner and Master of everything
- يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
- the Day of Resurrection, when deeds are rewarded
Think with me
Name three blessings Allah gave you today. How can you thank Him for them?