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Surah: 001 - Ayah: 001

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The Suratu'l-Fatihah, Opening Chapter of the Qur’an, because it comprises all Qur’anic realities and gnoses, is called Ummu'l-Kitab (Mother of the Book). It is also given the name “Suratu'sh-Shifa'” (Healing), for, it is said in a hadith that in (reciting) it, is healing for every disease. See: al-Ittiqan, IV, 137-44 : “Characteristics of the Qur’an”. This shows that there is healing in the Qur’an.

Book of Healing (27)

Rabb 1 (Sustainer, Nourisher, Lord)

It is said in verse (1:1): "All praise belongs to Allah, the Sustainer of the (personal) worlds." That is, He nourishes human beings physically, spiritually and intellectually.

Thousand Wisdoms 374 (204)

This verse has been referred 1 times.