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Which Surah of the Holy Quran is known as "The Mother of the Book" (Umm al-Kitab)?
A
Surah Al-Baqarah
B
Surah Al-Fatiha
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C
Surah Al-Ikhlas
D
Surah Yaseen
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A
Surah Al-Baqarah
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B
Surah Al-Fatiha
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C
Surah Al-Ikhlas
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D
Surah Yaseen
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Explanation
Surah Al-Fatiha is the first Surah of the Holy Quran and is recited in every unit of prayer. It is referred to as "Umm al-Kitab" (the Mother of the Book) because it encapsulates the essence and fundamental principles of the entire Quran.