On the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): “When the imam says the ameen, say the ameen,” is this phrase a condition?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Regarding the saying of the Prophet , is this phrase a condition? If the imam does not say the ameen, does the ma'mum not say it, or does the ma'mum still say it?

Answer:
No. The imam says the ameen, but he may leave it out. The ma'mum does not leave it out. It is certain; it is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice). Even if the imam leaves it out, the ma'mum does not leave it out. He raises his voice with it, as has been mentioned to you.