"Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem": I commence in the Name of Allah-in whom excellences are combined and who is free from all defects; the compassionate-one whose blessings are extensive and unlimited; the Merciful-one whose blessings are inherent and eternal.

"Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil aalameen": Special praise due to Allah, the sustainer of the creation and the lord of the words.

"Arrahmanir Rahim": The Compassionate, the Merciful.

"Maliki yaw middin": The Master of the Judgment Day.

"Iyyaka na'budu wa iyyaka nasta'een": Thee alone we worship, and thee alone we ask for help.

"Ihdinas siraatal mustaqeem": Guide us to the straight path.

"Siraatal latheena an'amta alayhim": The path of those whom thou have bestowed and favored.

"Ghayril maghdhubi alayhim waladh dhaalleen": Not of those who incur thine anger and wrath, or of those who go astray.