1. The Opening

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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, MostMerciful.

2.

Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher andSustainer 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,

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The way of those on whom Thou hast bestowedThy Grace, those whose (portion) is not wrath, and who go notastray.