Guide us to the straight path.
✅ Yes, but it is NOT a requirement of Fatiha. If people gather and food is served as hospitality (not as religious ritual), it is allowed. fatiha ka tarika in roman english upd
Introduction
"Fatiha" (also spelled Fateha) refers to the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha (the first chapter of the Holy Quran) and other specific prayers (dua) for the (sending reward) to the deceased soul. Many Muslims search for the correct method, especially when visiting graves or after funeral prayers (Janazah). Guide us to the straight path
The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked Your anger or of those who are astray. Ameen. Step 4: Recite a Short Surah (Optional but recommended) After Fatiha, recite Surah Al-Ikhlas: Bismillahir rahmanir raheem. Qul huwallahu ahad. Allahus samad. Lam yalid wa lam yoolad. Wa lam yakul lahu kufuwan ahad. Repeat this 3 times or 11 times (common practice for reward). Step 5: Recite Dua for the Deceased (in Roman English) Raise your hands (like making dua) and recite: "Allahumma ighfir lahu warhamhu, wa 'aafihi wa'fu 'anhu, wa akrim nuzulahu wa wassi' mudkhalahu, waghsilhu bil maa'i waththalji wal baradi, wa naqqihi min al khataya kama naqqaytath thawbal abyada min ad danas." Translation: O Allah, forgive him and have mercy on him, grant him well-being and pardon him, honor his resting place and make his entrance wide, wash him with water, snow, and hail, and cleanse him of sins as a white garment is cleansed of dirt. Introduction "Fatiha" (also spelled Fateha) refers to the