Does saying "Ameen" with the imam take the place of reciting al-Fatihah?
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The questioner : Is it sufficient for the ma'mum in the loud prayers to say "Ameen" if there is not enough time to recite al-Fatihah?
The Shaykh : Now, saying "Ameen"—how long does it take? How many minutes is "Ameen"? It is brief in any case. The ma'mum must recite al-Fatihah, and as for saying "Ameen," it is a recommended practice (sunnah). However, we say: say "Ameen" with the people, for whoever's "Ameen" coincides with the "Ameen" of the angels, Allah will forgive him what has passed of his sins. This is a great benefit, so say "Ameen" and then recite al-Fatihah and continue with it even if the imam is reciting, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) turned away from the Fajr prayer while some of the Companions were reciting with him, and he said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 311Sahih (Darussalam) Do you understand? So say "Ameen" and recite al-Fatihah until you complete it.
The Shaykh : Now, saying "Ameen"—how long does it take? How many minutes is "Ameen"? It is brief in any case. The ma'mum must recite al-Fatihah, and as for saying "Ameen," it is a recommended practice (sunnah). However, we say: say "Ameen" with the people, for whoever's "Ameen" coincides with the "Ameen" of the angels, Allah will forgive him what has passed of his sins. This is a great benefit, so say "Ameen" and then recite al-Fatihah and continue with it even if the imam is reciting, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) turned away from the Fajr prayer while some of the Companions were reciting with him, and he said: