Swahili
fatiha
fa-TI-ha
How to say it
Swahilifatihafa-TI-hasoon
EnglishFatihasoon
Frenchl'Ouvrantesoon
Meaning
the first chapter of the Quran, known as 'the Opener', recited by Muslims in daily prayer.
Good to know
'Opener' = first sura of the Koran. fatiisha be curious, inquisitive; search, spy on
Examples
- Waislamu husoma fatiha katika kila rakaa.Muslims recite the Fatiha in every prayer cycle.
- Je, umeikariri fatiha?Have you memorized the Fatiha?
- Mtoto hakuwa amejifunza fatiha bado.The child had not yet learned the Fatiha.
- Imamu alisoma fatiha kwa sauti ya juu.The imam recited the Fatiha aloud.
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