Fatiha

American  

[fah-tee-hah] / ˈfɑ tiˌhɑ /

noun

Islam.

1. the first chapter of the Quran, recited at the beginning of every rakʿa.

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Etymology

Origin of Fatiha

First recorded in 1820–30; from Arabic fātiḥa, fatḥa “opening, beginning,” from fataḥa “to open”

Example Sentences

Fatiha El-Kaddaoui is a trained chef who takes bookings from private individuals, brings her ingredients to their home and uses their equipment to prepare and serve restaurant-quality dishes.

From Reuters

“The people need to speak through a national conference, which could organize an electoral commission to prepare for clean, transparent elections,” said Fatiha Benabbou, a leading Algerian constitutional scholar.

From New York Times

When Abouallal’s mother, Fatiha, was away on vacation a few months later, they fled again - leaving her heartbroken with an empty house full of toys near Antwerp.

From Reuters

“The number of people who are coming out is really big,” said Fatiha Benabbou, a constitutional scholar in Algeria who signed a letter denouncing Mr. Bouteflika’s candidacy.

From New York Times

In Belgium, a woman called Fatiha told the Washington Post she was ready to take in her six young grandchildren.

From BBC