Is it the case that the reciter says "Ameen" in every recitation of al-Fatihah, or is this specific to prayer only?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is it the case that the reciter says "Ameen" in every recitation of al-Fatihah, or is this specific to prayer only?
The Shaykh:
No, al-Fatihah is a supplication, and one says "Ameen" to a supplication whether it is in prayer or outside of prayer. So if he recites al-Fatihah, he has made a supplication, and it is prescribed for him to say "Ameen" to this supplication.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, this questioner.
The Shaykh:
Saying "Ameen" is specific to prayer. It is a supplication prescribed upon the recitation of al-Fatihah because it is a supplication in whatever state he recites it in. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Is it the case that the reciter says "Ameen" in every recitation of al-Fatihah, or is this specific to prayer only?
The Shaykh:
No, al-Fatihah is a supplication, and one says "Ameen" to a supplication whether it is in prayer or outside of prayer. So if he recites al-Fatihah, he has made a supplication, and it is prescribed for him to say "Ameen" to this supplication.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, this questioner.
The Shaykh:
Saying "Ameen" is specific to prayer. It is a supplication prescribed upon the recitation of al-Fatihah because it is a supplication in whatever state he recites it in. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [604 -954] هل في كل قراءة فاتحة يؤمِّن القارئ، أم أن هذا خاص في الصلاة فقط؟ — youtube.com
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