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Worksheet: The roots of Al-Faatiḥah
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🔤 Qur'anic Arabic
1. What is a root?
Most Arabic words grow from a root of three letters. Learn the root, and you can recognise many words at once.
Q1.
What idea do the letters ḥ-m-d carry?
Write the root letters ك ت ب on a card, then list every word you know with them.
2. All praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds
The second ayah of Al-Faatiḥah, word by word, with three roots.
Q1.
Which root does 'al-'ālamīn' share with 'ilm' (knowledge)?
3. The Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful
Two names from one root: r-ḥ-m, mercy.
Q1.
What does the root r-ḥ-m mean?
4. Master of the Day of Judgement
Three words, three roots: m-l-k, y-w-m, d-y-n.
Q1.
What does 'yawm' mean?
5. You alone we worship, You alone we ask for help
The heart of Al-Faatiḥah: worship and asking for help, both only for Allah.
Q1.
What is the root of 'na'budu' (we worship)?
Next time you pray, pause in your heart at this ayah and mean it: only You.
6. Guide us to the straight path
The dua of Al-Faatiḥah: guidance, a straight path, and Allah's blessing.
Q1.
Which word in the prayer shares a root with 'mustaqīm'?