Beloveds: The following is the psychological rendition of Al-Fatiha which I proposed in my doctoral dissertation titled: “Towards an Integral Psychology of Islam from Al-Fatiha, The Opening, to the Gardens of Paradise.”
1:1 bismillâh ir-rahmân ir-rahîm
In the name of Allah, the Infinitely Compassionate, the Infinitely Merciful,
1:2 al-hamdulillâhi rabb il-âlamîn
All praise is due to Allah, the Sustainer of all the worlds,
1:3 ar-rahmân ir-rahîm
The Infinitely Compassionate, the Infinitely Merciful,
1:4 mâliki yawm id-dîn
The Sovereign of the Day of Resurrection,
1:5 iyyâka na`budu wa iyyâka nasta`în
Thee alone we worship, and Thee alone we seek for help,
1:6 ihdinâ s-sirât al-mustaqîm
Guide us to the straight path, [of self-cultivation to the Gardens of Paradise]
1:7 sirât al-ladhîna an`amta `alayhim ghayr il-maghdûbi `alayhim wa la d-dâlîn
the path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed Blessings, favors and Grace; not the path of those who are consciously or unconsciously immersed in Sacred Chaos, nor of those who have lost their way.
via Al-Fatiha – The Opening: A psychological Interpretation of Al-Fatiha.
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