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The Division of the Surah (Hadith al-Qudsi): Shia traditions narrated from the Ahlul Bayt (the Prophet’s family) highlight a famous Hadith al-Qudsi where Allah states that Surah al-Fatiha is divided equally between Himself and His servant:

• The first half (from Alhamdulillah to Master of the Day of Judgment) belongs to Allah, focusing on His praise, lordship, and absolute sovereignty.
• The middle verse—Iyyaka na’budu wa iyya nasta’in (“You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help”)—is shared between Allah and the servant. The use of plural pronouns (“we worship,” “we ask”) reflects the Shia emphasis on community, collective consciousness, and standing before God not as isolated individuals, but alongside the community of believers and in alignment with the Ahlul Bayt.
• The final portion (Guide us on the straight path…) belongs to the servant as a plea for divine direction.

The Identity of the “Straight Path” (Al-Sirat al-Mustaqim): In mainstream Shia Tafsir (such as Tafsir al-Mizan by Allamah Tabatabai), the “straight path” and “those upon whom You have bestowed Your grace” are interpreted through the lens of divine leadership (Wilayah). Shia traditions explicitly identify the ultimate path of guidance with Prophet Muhammad and his infallible household (the Ahlul Bayt), who serve as the living exemplars of God’s guidance.

The Division of the Surah (Hadith al-Qudsi): Shia traditions narrated from the Ahlul Bayt (the Prophet’s family) highlight a famous Hadith al-Qudsi where Allah states that Surah al-Fatiha is divided equally between Himself and His servant:

• The first half (from Alhamdulillah to Master of the Day of Judgment) belongs to Allah, focusing on His praise, lordship, and absolute sovereignty.
• The middle verse—Iyyaka na’budu wa iyya nasta’in (“You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help”)—is shared between Allah and the servant. The use of plural pronouns (“we worship,” “we ask”) reflects the Shia emphasis on community, collective consciousness, and standing before God not as isolated individuals, but alongside the community of believers and in alignment with the Ahlul Bayt.
• The final portion (Guide us on the straight path…) belongs to the servant as a plea for divine direction.

The Identity of the “Straight Path” (Al-Sirat al-Mustaqim): In mainstream Shia Tafsir (such as Tafsir al-Mizan by Allamah Tabatabai), the “straight path” and “those upon whom You have bestowed Your grace” are interpreted through the lens of divine leadership (Wilayah). Shia traditions explicitly identify the ultimate path of guidance with Prophet Muhammad and his infallible household (the Ahlul Bayt), who serve as the living exemplars of God’s guidance.