What Does The Word “Ameen” Said At The End Of Duas Mean? What Is The Religious Basis For It?

What does the word “ameen” said at the end of duas mean? What is the religious basis for it?

Ameen means “may you accept it”. Saying “ameen” after duas is practised as it is sunnah. Prophet Muhammad (saw) told, “When imam says ‘ameen’ you say ‘ameen’ too. Because past sins of those who say ‘ameen’ at the same time with angwls are forgiven.” (Bukhari, adhan, 111-112; Muslim, Salat, 62, 87).

It is also sunnah to say ‘ameen’ after reciting Surah al-Fatiha in prayer (Ibn Majah, Iqamat, 14).

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA