How many verses (Ayaat) are there in Surah Al-Fatiha, the opening chapter of the Holy Quran?

Explanation

Surah Al-Fatiha consists of exactly 7 verses (Ayaat). It is referred to in the Quran as ‘Sab’an Min al-Mathani’ (The Seven Oft-Repeated Verses) in Surah Al-Hijr (15:87). Reciting Surah Al-Fatiha is an indispensable obligation in every Rakat of daily prayers (Salah).