When a Muslim passes away, these 2 phrases always appear as a sign of condolences. But what's the difference between the 2?

The spelling

its kinda like how there are many ways to say gooding: kimochii! yada! ii! itai! aaa! yamete! in japanese.

The second one is the condolences. RIP etc
First one is like general prayer

So the second one is more appropriate.

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un - this is said upon hearing a bad news.

Al fatihah - this is the first chapter of the quran. you read it and dedicate it to the deceased for his well being in the after life.

upon hearing a death, you should recite Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un first, the the al fatihah is up to you.

This post has been edited by guysmiley: May 1 2017, 04:00 PM

It should be "Innaa Lillahi Wa Innaa Ilaihi Roji'un" for the condolences.
It means "From Allah we came, and to Allah we return"

Al-Fatihah is the first surah within the book Al-Quran.
People usually read this surah as a prayer towards the deceased.

Onii-chan pls. Why so hamsap?

Is this something you say face to face to the relative of the person of passed away like how western ppl say "I'm sorry for your loss"?

people type alfatihah because it's shorter, like hb for happy birthday

Not necessarily.
We say that upon hearing the bad news. It literally means "from Him we came, to Him we returns"

Malay still say "takziah" or "bawak bersabar" to the relatives.

Above is the most accurate explanation. 1st verse can also be said when see or hear bad news.