Al-Fatiha (The Opening or The Opener. George Sale translates simply as The Preface, or Introduction) is the first chapter (surah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (ayat) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God.This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salat).

Quranic chapter titles are a human fabrication and are not considered by Muslims to be part of the divine revelation of the Quran. The primary literal meaning of the expression "al-Fātiḥah" is "The Opener," which could refer to this Surah being "the opener of the Book" (Fatihat al-kitab), to its being the first chapter recited in full in every prayer cycle (rakʿah), or to the manner in which it serves as an opening for many functions in everyday Islamic life. Some Muslims interpret it as a reference to an implied ability of the Surah to open a person to faith in God.

Source of translation and meaning of this sura: islamicfinder.org
audio source: www.mp3quran.net