Quran, a Lighthouse for the Humanity: A Research Review

Abstract

The first surah of the Holy Quran is described as the “Prologue of the Holy Quran”. Surah Fateha is a perfect whole, complete and flawless it provide us truth and wisdom of life and every phrase high light the importance of rightness. It is known as an epitome of the Holy Quran and the Mother of Book. In the first five verses of this surah all the praises are done for   Allah Almighty who is the Most Gracious and Ever Merciful. He is the Creator and the Master of the Day of Judgment. For all are desires, wishes, sorrows and problems we only seeks His guidance. In the six verse “Ih’dina,As-sirat,Al-Mustaqeem” ,we seek  Allah’s help to guidance  along the straight path. Human beings are weak and for their every worldly affair seek Divine help and support. Man confesses and acknowledges his weakness and summits his self through prayers to his Creator. This particular verse of surah Fateha embodies a humble request to Allah to show the right path which finally leads him to the fulfillment of his purpose and objective his life. This verse is the voice of human conscience appeals to God to reveal the purpose of human life. This Quranic verse provides complete guidance right from and awareness the purpose of human existence up to the actual realization of this purpose.

Keywords: Lord; Guidance; Right path; Soul; Purpose; Human’s life;Ih’dina,As-sirat,Al-Mustaqeem;Quranic knowledge; Man’s creation; Individual;  National and international level