Sura I

The Opening

(Mecca -- 7 Verses)

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In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds!

King of the day of religion!

Thee only do we worship, and to Thee do we cry for help.

Guide Thou us on the straight path,

The path of those to whom Thou hast been gracious; -- with whom thou art not angry, and who go not astray.