بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
04:00 AM
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07:15 PM
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09:06 PM
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11:00 PM
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02:00 PM
Ameen
آمين
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Ameen (O Allah, respond) is the "Kalimah" said after a "Dua" or the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, signifying "O Allah, accept our prayer." It is a word of "Yaqin" (certainty) and "Raja" (hope) shared by the "Ummah" and the "Mala'ikah" (angels). When the "Mu'mineen" say "Ameen" together in "Jama'ah," it increases the likelihood of the prayer's acceptance. It represents the collective "Ubudiyyah" (servitude) of the believers, uniting their hearts in the hope of receiving Allah's "Rahmah" (mercy) and "Fadl" (bounty). Ameen is derived from a root meaning "to be safe, secure, or protected." When one says Ameen, they are essentially saying: "O Allah, respond to this supplication and grant what has been asked." It is a sealing of the prayer, a declaration of faith that Allah hears and answers. In congregational prayer, the Imam recites Surah Al-Fatihah aloud, and the congregation says Ameen together, joining their voices in a unified plea to Allah. The Prophet taught that when the Imam says "Ameen," and the congregation says "Ameen," and their Ameen coincides with that of the angels, their previous sins are forgiven. This highlights the power of collective supplication and the mercy of Allah in accepting the prayers of His servants. Saying Ameen with sincerity, presence of heart, and certainty of Allah's response transforms it from a mere word into a powerful act of worship. It is also recited after personal Du'as, serving as a confirmation of one's trust in Allah's ability to answer. Ameen encapsulates the essence of Du'a,hope in Allah's mercy, certainty in His power, and submission to His will. It is the word that connects the believer's plea to Allah's response, bridging human need with divine generosity.
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