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Qur'an 1-7

Qur'an 1-7

Qur'an 1:7 is the seventh and final verse of Surah Al-Fatiha, and it reads:

صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ

Transliteration: Ṣirāṭ al-ladhīna an'amta 'alayhim ghayri al-maghḍūbi 'alayhim wa lā ad-ḍālīn.

Translation: The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked Your anger or of those who are astray.

Explanation:

In this verse, the believer seeks guidance on a specific path — the path of those whom Allah has favored. The verse highlights the following important points:

  1. The Path of Those Favored by Allah:
    • The "path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor" refers to the righteous, those who have been given Allah's guidance and grace. These are the people who follow the path of truth, knowledge, and piety, such as the prophets, the righteous believers, and those who live according to Allah's commands.
  2. Avoidance of Two Groups:
    • The verse also specifies two groups whose path should be avoided:
      • Those who have evoked Allah's anger (al-maghḍūb 'alayhim): This refers to those who knowingly reject Allah's guidance, such as the disbelievers or those who deliberately turn away from the truth. In Islamic tradition, this has often been interpreted as referring to some groups among the Jews who knew the truth but chose not to follow it.
      • Those who are astray (ad-ḍālīn): These are those who are misguided, often out of ignorance, and who have deviated from the straight path. This group is often associated with the Christians, according to classical Islamic exegesis, who deviated by altering their religious practices and beliefs.

The Significance of This Verse:

  • A Complete Prayer: This verse completes the prayer in Surah Al-Fatiha by specifically asking Allah to guide the believer to the path of righteousness, while making clear which paths should be avoided. It underscores the importance of walking the right path, avoiding the mistakes of those who have gone astray, and seeking the company of the righteous.

  • The Three Groups in Islam: In this verse, there are three categories of people:

    1. Those who are guided (those who are favored by Allah),
    2. Those who have incurred Allah's anger (the knowing rejecters of the truth),
    3. Those who are misguided (those who are lost or confused, but not intentionally rejecting the truth).

  • A Comprehensive Supplication: Surah Al-Fatiha is often considered a comprehensive supplication for guidance, where this last verse specifically clarifies the kind of guidance being sought: not just guidance to a good path, but to the best path — the one followed by those who are blessed by Allah's grace.

Connection to the Overall Theme of Surah Al-Fatiha:

Surah Al-Fatiha, from the beginning to the end, is a supplication in which a Muslim acknowledges Allah's sovereignty, asks for His help and guidance, and specifically prays for the path of righteousness — that of those who have received Allah's favor. It serves as both a plea and a reminder of the importance of remaining steadfast in faith.

This verse, in particular, emphasizes the need to stay on the correct path — one of knowledge, righteousness, and obedience to Allah — and to avoid the paths of error and misguidance.