What is the ruling on saying "Ameen" after reciting al-Fatihah for the one praying alone in his prayer?
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The Shaykh : How?
The questioner : I am speaking about the one praying alone.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : When he recites al-Fatihah, it is obligatory for him to say "Ameen."
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed,Sahih Muslim 383, does he not have to strive for forgiveness? The answer: Of course it is obligatory, of course it is obligatory.
The questioner : I mean, he is praying on his own; my intention is that I am not with the imam.
The Shaykh : Are you speaking about the one praying alone?
The questioner : Yes, about the one praying alone. I am saying, is it obligatory for the one praying alone to say "Ameen" with al-Fatihah?
The Shaykh : No, it is a recommended practice.
The questioner : It is a recommended practice.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : I am speaking about the one praying alone.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : When he recites al-Fatihah, it is obligatory for him to say "Ameen."
The Shaykh : Yes, indeed,
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فقولوا مثل ما يقولThe questioner : I mean, he is praying on his own; my intention is that I am not with the imam.
The Shaykh : Are you speaking about the one praying alone?
The questioner : Yes, about the one praying alone. I am saying, is it obligatory for the one praying alone to say "Ameen" with al-Fatihah?
The Shaykh : No, it is a recommended practice.
The questioner : It is a recommended practice.
The Shaykh: Yes.
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