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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Ruling on the ma'mum saying "Ameen" before the imam

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The questioner:
This questioner sent these questions. He says his name is Muhammad Amin from Dammam. Is it permissible for the ma'mum to say "Ameen" before the imam?

The Shaykh:
It has been established that when the imam says "Ameen," he follows him and says "Ameen" after the imam's "Ameen," based on the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)
The Imam is to be followedإِنَّمَا جُعِلَ الإِمَامُ لِيُؤْتَمَّ بِهِ
Sahih al-Bukhari 1236
meaning that he is to be followed. Yes.

The questioner:
Is this considered racing ahead of the imam?

The Shaykh:
It is a type of racing ahead. This is a type of racing ahead. Yes.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/198 — archive.org (13:59)

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