What's the difference between Amen and Ameen?

ʾĀmīn (Arabic: آمين) is the Arabic form of Amen. In Islam, it is used with the same meaning as in Judaism and Christianity; when concluding a prayer, especially after a supplication (du'a) or reciting the first surah Al Fatiha of the Qur'an, as in prayer (salat), and as an assent to the prayers of others.
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What does Ameen mean?

Amin or Amine (Arabic: أمين amīn) is an Arabic male given name, meaning "devoted, honest, straightforward, trusty, worth of belief (believable), loyal, faithful, obedient". Al-Amin.
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What is the difference between Amin and Ameen?

Where did the word "amen"/ "ameen" come from? And what does it mean? Ameen (also pronounced ahmen, aymen, amen or amin) is a word which is used in Judaism, Christianity and Islam to express agreement with God's truth. It is believed to have originated from an ancient Semitic word consisting of three consonants: A-M-N.
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Do you say Ameen after Inshallah?

Can you say Ameen after Inshallah? No, you don't say Amen after Inshallah. When you say a prayer, you say Amen. When you want to do something or wait for something to happen, you say Inshalla.
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What do you say when someone says Ameen in Islam?

By saying Ameen you are affirming what has been said, in English this would take form of “verily,” “truly,” or “May it be so.” The word Allahumma is just Allah's name, this is best translated as “O, Allah” or “Ya Allah”.
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Why do they say amen after a prayer?

The origins of amen

Amen is commonly used after a prayer, creed, or other formal statement. It is spoken to express solemn ratification or agreement. It is used adverbially to mean “certainly,” “it is so,” or “so it be.” Amen can be used in formal prayers within a prescribed script.
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What language is amen?

The basic meaning of the Semitic root from which it is derived is “firm,” “fixed,” or “sure,” and the related Hebrew verb also means “to be reliable” and “to be trusted.” The Greek Old Testament usually translates amen as “so be it”; in the English Bible it has frequently been rendered as “verily,” or “truly.”
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What should I reply after Inshallah?

Insha Allah means if Allah wants. You should reply in the same words,Insha Allah. This makes a sense, if Allah wants, I am agree with you.
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What is the reply to Alhamdulillah?

When any one of you sneezes and says 'alhamdulillah [praise be to Allah]', it becomes obligatory upon every Muslim who hears him to respond with: “Yarhamuk Allah [may Allah have mercy on you]'.
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What does subhanallah mean?

Among Muslims: '(all) praise be to God'. Also used as a general expression of praise, gratitude, or relief.
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What is wallahi in Islam?

New Word Suggestion. I swear to Allah. To promise that something is true.
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What is another word for amen?

In this page you can discover 10 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for amen, like: sobeit, hallelujah, truly, praise, exactly, verily, alleluia, certainly, amun and amon.
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What is the last word in the Bible?

When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. That phrase is actually the translation of one word, “tetelestai,” in the original language of the Bible. And this rich and carefully chosen word is full of powerful meaning.
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What is God called in Hebrew?

God's name in the Hebrew Bible is sometimes elohim, “God.” But in the vast majority of cases, God has another name: YHWH.
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Is amen a God?

Amon, also spelled Amun, Amen, or Ammon, Egyptian deity who was revered as king of the gods.
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What was Jesus last word on earth?

Jesus' last words to the disciples were recorded in Matt. 28:19-20: “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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What are the 7 Last words of God?

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  • 2.1 1. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
  • 2.2 2. To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
  • 2.3 3. Woman, behold, thy son! Behold, thy mother!
  • 2.4 4. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
  • 2.5 5. I thirst.
  • 2.6 6. It is finished.
  • 2.7 7. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
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Who Wrote the Bible?

Even after nearly 2,000 years of its existence, and centuries of investigation by biblical scholars, we still don't know with certainty who wrote its various texts, when they were written or under what circumstances.
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How do you say amen in African?

amina {interj.}
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What does Mashallah mean in English?

The literal meaning of Mashallah is "what God has willed", in the sense of "what God has willed has happened"; it is used to say something good has happened, used in the past tense. Inshallah, literally "if God has willed", is used similarly but to refer to a future event.
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Can you swear on Allah's name?

[He should swear by the name of Allah, not by the Prophet or anything else which is esteemed in the Shari'a or one of His attributes, like Oneness, timelessness and existence.]
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What means Astaghfirullah?

(slang) An expression of disbelief, disapproval. Astaghfirullah! Look at the state of your room. (Islam, literally) In the literal sense, "I seek forgiveness from Allah"; a short prayer of redemption. (Islam) An expression of guilt or shame.
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What does wallah mean?

Wallah, an Arabic expression meaning "I swear by God" used to make a promise or express great credibility.
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What does Alhamdulillah mean?

Alhamdulillah (Arabic: ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ, al-Ḥamdu lillāh) is an Arabic phrase meaning "praise be to God", sometimes translated as "thank God" This phrase is called Tahmid (Arabic: تَحْمِيد, lit.
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