of the first seven verses of the Quran. This section is
recited in almost all daily prayers as well as on other
occasions. It is said that these seven verses contain
the central themes of the Quran. The star on the Jordanian
flag has a point for each of the seven verses of the Al Fatihah,
indicating the importance of Islam in the lives of Jordanians. This is why 7 is an important number for all Muslims and shows up in unexpected places.