THE OPENING PRAYER.[26]

EL-FÁTIḤAH.

I.

In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.

Praise be to God, the Lord of the Worlds,[27]

The Compassionate, the Merciful,

The King of the day of judgment.

Thee do we worship, and of Thee seek we help.[28]

Guide us in the right way,