Translation of The Meaning
The English translation of the meaning of this verse is "All the praises and thanks be to Allâh, the Lord of the 'Alamîn (i.e. mankind, jinns and all that exists)".
For the complete surah " Al hamdo lillah...." translation see Surah Fatiha. In brief it is as follows:
:All praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of existence.
:The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
:The Owner of the Day of Recompense.
:(You (alone) we worship, and You (alone) we ask for help.
:Guide us to the straight path. The way of those on whom You have granted Your grace, not (the way) of those who earned Your anger, nor of those who went astray.
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