1. Surah 1 Al- Fatihah

2. Kalam Argument Re-cap In pairs write down as many things as you can remember about the Kalam argument. Consider the following: History Formulation of the argument Premises Problems and flaws in the argument

3. Surah 1 Lesson Objectives To understand the importance of Surah 1 to Muslims. To understand the meaning of Surah 1.

4. What is a Surah? Chapter or a portion of the Qur’an. Surah means a ‘degree’ or ‘step’. Some are long some are short. Each verse of a Surah is called a Ayat which means ‘a sign’. Every Surah has it’s own title.

5. Surah 1 Surah one is the first Surah in the Qur’an. It is a prayer for God’s guidance. It is called Al- Fatihah which means ‘Opening Chapter’. There are seven verses in Al- Fatihah. Surah Al- Fatihah was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Mecca. Al- Fatihah outlines the nature of Allah and belief in Allah.

6. Al- Fatihah 1.In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. 2.Praise be to God, The Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds. 3.Most Gracious, Most Merciful. 4.Master of the Day of Judgment. 5.Thee do we worship, And Thine aid we seek. 6.Show us the straight way, 7.The way of those on whom, Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, Is not wrath, And who go not astray.

7. Task! In groups explain what the meaning of your allocated verse means in relation to the nature of God and belief in God. Is your verse related to shirk? What do the words say about Allah? How might your verse impact on the life of a Muslim?

8. Verse 1 In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Each Surah starts with this with the exception of Surah 9 (Tauba). It is recited in daily prayers and often before many personal and everyday activates. Most common words to describe God’s attributes. The translation into English does not have the same level of meaning. This is why the Quran should always be read with the Arabic for reference.

9. Verse 2 Praise be to God. The Cherisher and Sustainer of the world.

10. Verse 3 Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

11. Verse 4 Master of the day of Judgement.

12. Verse 5 Thee do we worship, And Thine aid we seek.

13. Verse 6 Show us the straight way

14. Verse 7 The way of those whom Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace, Those whose portion is not wrath, And who go not astray.

15. Surah 1 Lesson Objectives To understand the importance of Surah 1 to Muslims. To understand the meaning of Surah 1.