Sharh Shuroot-is-Salaat (pg. 48-61, Dar-ul-Imam Ahmad) Produced by: Al-Ibaanah.com The author states: “The Third Pillar: Then there occurs the recitation of Surah Al-Faatihah, which is a pillar in every rak’ah (unit), as occurs in the hadeeth: ‘There is no prayer for he who does not recite the opening (chapter) of the Book.’ It is the foundation of the Qur’aan.” — the explanation — Reciting Surah Al-Faatihah in every one of the rak’aat (units) of prayer is obligatory upon th