Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Qira'at-e-Fatiha

क़िराअत-ए-फ़ातिहा

said qi-RAA-at-e-FAA-ti-ha

also written: qiraat fatiha

Meaning

The recitation of the opening chapter that is obligatory in each unit of prayer.

Related words

The opening chapter of the Quran; also a prayer recited for the souls of the dead.

The standing posture in ritual prayer during which the Quran is recited.