The Translation also The Meaning of Surah Al-Fatihah and Surah Al-Baqarah from The Holy Quran In English Languange Color Version. Sarat al-Fati¿ah is the first chapter (surah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (ayat) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship and mercy of God. This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salat). The primary literal meaning of the expression al-F¿ti¿ah is The Opener, which could refer to this Surah being the opener of the Book. Surah al-Baqarah or The Cow is the second and longest chapter (Surah) of the Qur'an. It is a Mediniite surah, that is to say that it was revealed at Medina after the Hijrah, with the exception of a few verses.