What I grasped from Surah Fatiha ?

"If anyone observes prayer in which he does not recite Umm al-Qur'an, it is deficient [he said this three times] and not complete."
- Sahih Muslim 4:773

Ok lets Start...

This surah is preface to the Quran. If I don't have time to understand the entire Quran. I should understand this surah the least. How it helps me become a better muslim. Does it strengthen my eman? Does it make Quran interesting for me to read daily? Is this really worth it to read it in every prayer. There are so many questions that come to a logical mind. Islam being a logical religion, has the ability to lead me to the answers of these questions. Let's read quran and make it our guide to daily life.

Surah fatiha is broken down into three parts by virtue of its message.

Ayat 1 - 3. Praise of Allah (swt).

Allah (swt) is the king of this Universe. This Universe is His project. He takes care of this project. The elements of this project are very dear to Him. He does not want any piece of this project stops functioning. He ensures this project runs smooth. He started Quran by assuring me:-

"Qasim do not worry, I am taking care of this planet. You are one of many pieces of my project. I am here. Relax if you are worried. I am here. Even if Satan tells you, you are distracted. He convines you to do bad things here. Still I am here. I am not going anywhere. I am here for you. Come back to me. I will forgive you. I will destine you to success. Because I AM THE MASTER of the AKHIRAH."

Allah (swt) did not mention if he is master of this world. Because, this world is nothing compared to what is coming next.

Ayat 4. Promise with Allah (swt).

He bounds me to make a promise.

"It is You we worship and You we ask for help."

Even if I fall and fall and go so down in life, that forgiveness from Allah (swt) seems bleak. Dutifully make this promise. Even if faith in Allah goes down. Bound yourself to this promise. Even if you become the richest on this planet, stay firm to this promise. This is a promise handed over to me by my King. I surrender to my King even when I am lost.

Ayat 5 - 7. Supplication for success.

Please guide me to the straight path. The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.

"Ya rubb, (oh God) guide me to the path where I am rich in wealth, relationships, hopefullness, physical fitness, faith in You, understanding of You and bless me with wisdom to speak righteously. Where I am rich. I talk to you and I feel your presence. My actions and words coincide. I feel you around me. I feel the richness of this religion in its entirety. I trust you with my eyes closed. Make me fall in Love with you. Make this life such that I am waiting for the time that I meet you. And keep me from hurting the promise I made to you. Protect me from Satan. Protect me from failure."

Amen..