A psychological Interpretation of Al-Fatiha

Beloveds:

The following is the psychological rendition of Al-Fatiha
which I proposed in my doctoral dissertation titled:

"Towards an Integral Psychology of Islam 
from Al-Fatiha, The Opening, to the Gardens of Paradise."

1:1 bismillâh ir-rahmân ir-rahîm

In the name of Allah, the Infinitely Compassionate, the Infinitely Merciful,

1:2 al-hamdulillâhi rabb il-âlamîn

All praise is due to Allah, the Sustainer of all the worlds, 

1:3 ar-rahmân ir-rahîm

The Infinitely Compassionate, the Infinitely Merciful,

1:4 mâliki yawm id-dîn

The Sovereign of the Day of Resurrection, 

1:5 iyyâka na`budu wa iyyâka nasta`în

Thee alone we worship, and Thee alone we seek for help, 

1:6 ihdinâ s-sirât al-mustaqîm

Guide us to the straight path, 
[of self-cultivation to the Gardens of Paradise] 

1:7 sirât al-ladhîna an`amta `alayhim ghayr il-maghdûbi `alayhim wa la d-dâlîn

the path of those upon whom Thou hast bestowed Blessings, favors and Grace; 
not the path of those who are consciously or unconsciously immersed in Sacred Chaos, 
nor of those who have lost their way.