Surat al-Fatihah

Al-Fātiḥah (Arabic: الْفَاتِحَة‎, "The Opening" or "The Opener") is the first chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (āyāt) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God. This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salāt).

10 Questions

Doesn't the act of Tawassul and intercession go against the verse in Surah Fatiha where it says that it is You we worship and You who we ask for help? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	Is there any authentic evidence in support of not saying Ameen after Surah Fatiha in prayers? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi
Is it permissible to recite Sura Fatiha for the deceased? Does it help them in any way? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi	How can we respond to certain critics who point out that since Surat al-Fatiha is a prayer to Allah, it cannot be a revelation as it implies Allah is addressing Himself, and also that the 'Say' found in the beginning of other such Surahs is not used here? Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi