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IRSYAD HUKUM KE-6: MAKSUD 'AMIN' SELEPAS MEMBACA SURAH AL-FATIHAH
What does Amin mean after reciting Surah al-Fatihah, and is it part of the surah?
Short answer
Amin means 'may You grant our prayer' and is a supplication that is not part of the Quran by consensus, since it is not written in the mushaf.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Amin means 'may You grant our prayer' and is a supplication that is not part of the Quran by consensus, since it is not written in the mushaf. Grammarians classify it as a verbal noun (ism fi'l), and it may be pronounced short or long. Saying Amin after al-Fatihah is a recommended practice, with a brief pause between the end of the surah and the word. The ruling also notes that saying Amin to close supplications in general is encouraged based on hadith.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Antara amalan sunnah selepas membaca al-Fatihah ialah membaca Aamin.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KE-6: MAKSUD 'AMIN' SELEPAS MEMBACA SURAH AL-FATIHAH”, 24 November 2014. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/2045-6. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-amin-after-al-fatihah/