Allahumma Ameen
اللَّهُمَّ امين
[al-lah-hu-ma aa-meen]
Quick Summary:
The word Allahumma is just Allah (سُبْحَٰنَهُۥ وَتَعَٰلَىٰ) name, this is best translated as “O, Allah” or “Ya Allah.” The full phrase Allahumma Ameen roughly translates to, “O, Allah, hear our prayers (supplication)” or “O Allah, please accept our prayers.” This is often said in confirmation with what is being said in du'as.
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Arabic Text:
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اللَّهُمَّ امين
Transliteration:
The transliteration of Arabic words helps convert them into their English counterparts, which assists with pronunciation. We may provide several common transliterations for this word.
1. Allah SWT (which is the short form abbreviation)
2. Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala*
3. Allah Subhana Watala
*This is the most common and accurate transliteration of this phrase.
Further Details
The meaning of Ameen comes from Arabic tri-literal root A-M-N (أ م ن), meaning security, truth, or faith. So, by saying Ameen you are affirming what has been said, in English this would take form of “verily,” “truly,” or “may it be so.”
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Say Ameen (Amin)” when the Imam says it and if the Amin of any one of you coincides with that of the angels then all his past sins will be forgiven.” Ibn Shihab said, “Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to Say “Amin.”
Reference: Sahih Al-Bukhari 780
This phrase is similar to a common Arabic saying, Ameen Ya Rabbul Alameen:
آمين يا رب العالمين
The rough translation of this phrase is “Answer me, O Lord of the Universe” or ”
Example Sentences
Example #1:
I just can’t wait to be led by this man in salah My own husband, I’m just imaging his lovely qira’a, how his voice will be rising and falling with gunna, Allahumma Ameen. I can’t wait.
Example #2:
My sins actually haunt me every day & wallah I actually pray I never go back to my old ways. Our time is limited, every day which passes is a day closer to yawmul qiyamah. I’m not ready. May Allah grant us forgiveness and make us of those who are close to him Allahumma Ameen.
Example #3:
May Allah grant me much sabr! Allahumma ameen!
Example #4:
May Allah take our souls when He is most pleased with us and may He grant us a beautiful ending. Allahumma ameen.
Example #5:
May your heart always connected to the one who made it. Allahumma Ameen!
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