Intermediate
Differences
Surah: Al-Fatiha (4)
Differences in Al-Fatiha Between Hafs and Warsh
مَٰلِكِ يَوۡمِ ٱلدِّينِ
— الفاتحة الآية 4
Al-Fatiha — Key differences:
Malik vs. Maalik: Both are correct — "Malik" highlights absolute kingship; "Maalik" highlights His ownership of all matters on Judgment Day. Scholars: each meaning complements the other.
| Word | Hafs from Asim | Warsh from Nafi' |
|---|---|---|
| مَلِكِ / مَالِكِ | Malik (King — short a) | Maalik (Owner — long a) |
| الصِّرَاطَ | Al-Sirat (with s) | Al-Sirat (with s, or between s and z) |
Malik vs. Maalik: Both are correct — "Malik" highlights absolute kingship; "Maalik" highlights His ownership of all matters on Judgment Day. Scholars: each meaning complements the other.
Source: Al-Dani (p.23); Al-Nashr (2/198); Al-Dymati
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What is the difference in meaning between "Malik yawm al-din" and "Maalik yawm al-din"?
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