

Rumaysah became known as Jihadi Sid after appearing in a 2016 ISIS execution video. In the e-book, Rumaysah described the ‘caliphate’ in vivid terms, as akin to a “plush holiday resort” with an “exquisite Mediterranean climate.” Heather Saul, “ISIS ‘tourist guide’: British jihadist Abu Ramaysah publishes e-book comparing self-declared caliphate to ‘plush holiday resort,’” Independent (London), May 19, 2015. Heather Saul, “ISIS ‘tourist guide’: British jihadist Abu Ramaysah publishes e-book comparing self-declared caliphate to ‘plush holiday resort,’” Independent (London), May 19, 2015. Rumaysah reportedly authored the 46-page manifesto “A Brief Guide to the Islamic State,” an e-book released in early May 2015 aimed at recruiting Western foreign fighters. Richard Spencer, “Anjem Choudary’s prime supporter says ‘Jihadi John’ justified in beheading captives,” Telegraph (London), March 4, 2015. He reportedly traveled to ISIS-controlled territory in September 2014. Abu Rumaysah, was a prominent British jihadist and ISIS propagandist believed to operate out of Raqqa, Syria. It calls us to carefully scrutinise our relationship with our Lord: are we living according to the dictates of 'none has the right to be worshipped save of Allah' or not? This opening chapter, despite its brevity, calls man to fulfil the rights of Tawhid, the right that Allah has over us to worship Him Alone without any partner.Siddhartha Dhar, a.k.a. The underlying theme, of al-Fatiha is one of contemplation and serenity pondering the Names and Attributes of Allah, pondering the creation, and acknowledging that He Alone deserves praise and Worship, that He Alone should be asked for help, that He Alone Should be feared and hoped in, that He Alone should be invoked, that there is indeed a Day of Judgment, and that guidance has come to us and we are required to follow it.

It holds a central position in the daily Prayer hence the daily life of the Muslim. It is a Light that was granted to Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم which had not been granted to any other Prophet or Messenger before him indeed some of the Salaf stated that when this chapter was revealed, Shaytãn let out a great cry of lament.

Surah al Fatiha is the greatest chapter of the Qur'an, its like is not found in the rest of the Book or in the previous scriptures. The Spiritual Cure: An Explanation To Surah Al Fatihah (A Summary of Numerous Classical Commentaries of The Quran)Īuthor: Prepared and Translated by Abu Rumaysah
