Surat al-Fatihah is the pillar and it is obligatory

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Question:
Is it obligatory for me to recite a surah after Surat al-Fatihah?

Answer:
Answer: No, Surat al-Fatihah is the pillar and it is obligatory, whereas reciting whatever is easy after it in the first two rak'ahs is recommended, yes.

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