Allahumma Ameen in Meaning and Arabic Text
You might have heard people saying ‘Allahumma Ameen’ during prayers or when someone is making a supplication. This phrase is really important in Islam and means ‘O Allah, accept’ or ‘O Allah, please answer’.
When someone says ‘Allaahumma Ameen’, they’re showing that they agree with the prayer or request and are supporting it.
By saying ‘Allaahumma Ameen’, you’re asking Allah to accept and answer the prayer, and showing that you’re united with the person making the request.
Allahumma Ameen in Arabic Text
In Arabic, this Islamic phrase is written as:
اللَّهُمَّ امين
Allahumma Ameen Meaning in English
The phrase “Allahumma Ameen” is a combination of two Arabic words, “Allahumma” and “Ameen.” “Allahumma” is the Arabic word for O Allah, while “Ameen” means “O Allah, respond or answer.” Therefore, “Allahumma Ameen” means “O Allah, accept our prayer or dua.
According to IslamQA, responding with ‘Ameen’ to a prayer (dua) is encouraged in Islam, regardless of whether the person making the dua is nearby or far away, even if you’re listening to them on TV or radio.
If you hear someone making a dua and you’d like to be included in the blessing, say ‘Ameen’. By doing so, you’re asking Allah to answer the prayer and grant what’s being asked for, because He is the most generous and responsive to our requests.
Ameen Ya Rabbul Alameen in Arabic
آمين يا رب العالمين
Allahumma Ameen Ya Rabbal Alameen Meaning in English
The literal meaning of Ameen Ya Rabbal Alameen is “answer me O Lord of the Universe”.
Note that saying ‘Allahumma Amin’ is not part of the Sunnah (the Prophet’s teachings). Instead, simply say ‘Ameen’, which means ‘O Allah, accept’ or ‘O Allah, answer’.
Adding extra words is not from the Sunnah, but if you say something appropriate like glorifying Allah, it’s acceptable, according to Sheikh Assim Al Hakeem. He clarifies that it’s not what the Prophet (SAW) said, but it’s not an innovation because it’s appropriate.
The Prophet (SAW) taught us to say ‘Ameen’ after the imam says it, as narrated by Abu Hurayrah (RA) in Al-Bukhaari (780) and Muslim (410). If our ‘Ameen’ coincides with that of the angels, our previous sins will be forgiven.
The Prophet (SAW) himself used to say ‘Ameen’ (Al-Bukhaari 782). When the imam says ‘Ghayr il-maghdoobi ‘alayhim wa laa’d-daalleen‘ (al-Faatihah 1:7), we should respond with ‘Ameen’ out loud, just like the angels do. This is the Sunnah for both the imam and those praying behind him in loud recitation prayers.
According to Islamweb, it’s not recommended to add phrases like ‘Thumma Ameen’ after saying ‘Ameen’ in supplication, as this is not supported by the Prophet’s teachings (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).
However, repeating ‘Ameen’ is acceptable when repeating a supplication, as seen in a Hadith narrated by Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him). In this Hadith, the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) ascended the pulpit and said ‘Aameen’ three times, each time responding to a statement made by Jibreel (Gabriel). The statements were:
- “May Allaah disgrace a servant who is not forgiven during Ramadan.”
- “May Allaah disgrace a servant whose parents (or one of them) reach old age and they do not enter Paradise due to his kindness.”
- “May Allaah disgrace a servant who does not invoke Allaah’s blessing when you are mentioned in their presence.”
The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) responded to each statement with ‘Aameen’. [This Hadith is graded Saheeh (sound) by Ibn Khuzaymah and Al-Albaani]”
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