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ameen

ameen

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A word people say at the end of a Muslim prayer to show agreement
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  • /əˈmiːn/
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  • The imam recited the supplication, and the congregation responded with a heartfelt ameen.

Examples

  • At the end of the prayer, everyone softly said ameen together.

  • Children are taught to say ameen after every prayer in the mosque.

  • After the prayer, everyone said ameen.

  • The congregation whispered ameen in unison.

  • At the end of his prayer, he quietly said ameen to express his agreement and hope for acceptance.

  • During the congregation's prayer, everyone raised their voices together and shouted ameen at its conclusion.

  • After reciting the dua, she whispered ameen, her heart filled with hope and faith.

Synonyms

amen
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A word said at the end of a prayer to show strong agreement

is mainly used in Islamic tradition rather than broadly across contexts

Surface Forms

ameen main

Etymology

Ameen comes from the Arabic word āmīn, which means 'so be it'. That's why people say ameen at the end of a prayer to show they agree with the words.