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Often there are situations in our lives that are very difficult for us to deal with. It happens that we need help and it is not always physical or material. We just want support. In such situations, we turn to the Lord in prayer. Many have noticed that at the end a word such as amen is pronounced. But few people know the meaning of the word amen.
The meaning and origin of "Amen" in different religions
An amazing fact: in Eastern, Western and Slavic languages this word sounds almost the same, some say “Amen”, others say “Amen”, but the meaning remains the same. “Amen” means the final truth of a statement, which can be understood as “so be it,” “it is true,” “true,” “certainly,” “indisputably.”
Amen in the Old Testament was used as a formula for approving the Law read
According to Rabbi Hanina, a sage who lived during the era of the creation of the Talmud, the acclamation “Amen” arose as a promise to remain in the Kingdom of Heaven after uttering the expression that God is a faithful king.
“Amen” comes from the word “Aman”, which translated means to be faithful, reliable. In the Hebrew translation it is a solemn affirmation of the obligation to keep the oath and covenant. When writing the Psalms, this emphasis meant a command to stop and listen. In other words, when reading a message to God, one should leave all vain thoughts and carefully consider what was said, in order to receive an answer, one should have an open heart.
Old Russian works, as a rule, ended with the word “Truly”, “Amen” is pronounced by Muslims during prayer. This word, translated from Hebrew, has several semantic combinations; it is used to emphasize:
firmness; reliability; constancy; faith; trust.
“Amen” in the Old Testament means agreement (1 Kings 1:36), approval of a law passed (Deut. 27:15), or confirmation of an oath (Numbers 5:22). The Jesus Prayer ends with this word; in Paul's epistles it signifies the agreement of the believers with the praise and blessing of the entire congregation.
The meaning of the acclamation "Amen"
At the end of a phrase, prayer, or sermon, a statement of truth is said; in Russian-language texts it is often replaced with the word “True.” Russian writers and poets often used this word to emphasize the depth of the word “end.” Pushkin wrote that amen to fun, and Serafimovich said that amen to man. In prayers against evil spirits, this word sounds like a spell meaning “Scatter.” An interesting interpretation came from Hindus, where this religious term sounds like “AUM.” This exclamation is a person’s assertion that there is a Divine presence in him, thanks to which the harmony of spiritual forces occurs. Christians interpret it as the name of God. According to the statement of John the Theologian (Rev. 3:14), God in the message to the Laodicean church is called Amen, a faithful and true witness, the beginning of creation. Isaiah uses this word to call the God of truth.
History of appearance
This liturgical term first appears in the Old Testament; in 1 Kings, Benaiah said “amen” to the command of the old and sick David to anoint his son Solomon as king. Vanya called on the will of God for the king’s decision. In one word, he seemed to seal the decree for the reign of Solomon. (1 Kings 1:36), confirming the decree of God.
The word “Amen” is Hebrew, and when translated into Russian it means: “So be it”
The prophet Jeremiah (Jer. 11:5) also uses the word "Amen" as God's spoken seal when the Most High confirms His oath to bring God's people into a land filled with rivers of milk and honey. Through the prophet Hananiah, the Lord promised to restore the kingdom of God's people and return all the wealth plundered by Nebuchadnezzar, to which the prophet Jeremiah responded with the sealing word “Amen!” (Jer. 28:6), which means that the words of the Lord will come true.
The unique affirmative word, meaning the fulfillment of the will and oath of God, begins or ends a text 115 times in the New Testament.
Important! “Amen” is used in prayers, petitions, appeals, as a symbol of faith, God’s seal, it is a statement that does not raise doubts.
What does this mean - amen, in Christianity and Orthodoxy
This word passed into the Scriptures of various nations practically without translation. There is an opinion among the uninitiated that it means “truly” or “so be it.” But some researchers consider this interpretation to be erroneous. They believe that this sound is similar to the pronunciation of the word-symbol “AUM”, which carries the meaning of confirmation of the Divine existence or, in other words, of the One God who is in us.
It is necessary to pronounce this word with a pure soul and from a pure heart, understanding the fact that it is capable of awakening spiritual forces that are located not only in space, but also in the person himself. It should be pronounced with awareness of what is happening, and not perform the action automatically. Such a ritual will help strengthen a person spiritually.
Translation in different languages
No matter how paradoxical it may be, in completely different languages amen sounds almost the same, or at least so similar that without being a native speaker, you can recognize it. Based on this, you might think that it should be translated the same way, but this is not so.
Translations from different languages:
- In Hebrew it is adopted from the Jewish writings of the Old Testament. It passed into languages completely unchanged: Greek, Latin, and then Russian. In Hebrew it is considered to be the same root, having a common meaning with the words: reliable, solid, believe. Amen has a composition of three letters and is the root part of many words, including: Lechaamin - believe, Emunah - faith, Aminut - reliability, Emun - fidelity. According to the Rashi dictionary, amen is translated as: “truth”, “so be it,” and amin is “trustworthy.”
- The same root has the same meaning in Arabic and Aramaic.
- Some experts believe that it is a slightly modified term aum and om. What is aum? Aum and om are now used in most mantras. Sometimes they are their only component. This is the most recognizable Hindu symbol. This is the sound of the upper chakra of svadhisthana, which is responsible for the connection of a person with the Divine principle. Aum represents the primordial sound, God himself. This is the highest mantra that accompanies the birth of the world. Indian spiritual sciences say that God created sound, and then this “sound” became the basis of our universe. Each letter of the term symbolizes masculine, feminine and neuter gender; as well as time: past, present and future. And of course, the Creator, who has no time frames. Aum also means the knowledge of one's own self, the consciousness of the co-divinity present in every person. Many linguists are sure: amen is a modified aum.
Thus, this term is found in all religions of the world and has a particularly important sacred meaning.
Origin and meaning
How is "Amen" translated? In ancient Greek there was a word with a similar sound, and in Latin - “amen”, where “a” is a stressed vowel. The meaning of these words is “true.” Translated from Aramaic, “amen” means “truth.”
In Hebrew there is a word “amen” with an emphasis on “e”, which means “so be it,” “true,” “certainly.” It is cognate with the Hebrew words for “believe,” “trust,” “firm,” and “steady.” Rabbi Hanina ben Dosa, a famous Jewish sage, believed that this word is an acrostic of the phrase “God is a Faithful King” and its pronunciation has a beneficial effect on the future fate of the speaker.
Some researchers hear in the sound of this religious term the word symbol “AUM” , which came from the Hindu tradition. It testifies to the presence within each person of the One Divine Presence, awakening spiritual strength and harmonizing the world.
It entered the Russian language in a softened Greek version. Unlike Western European languages, in which it has a more ancient form of pronunciation.
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Egyptian Amon
An interesting point of view is expressed by Yuri Ulyanov in his article about “Amen”. He is sure that the roots of “amen” are Egyptian. The word goes back to the name of God Amon, whom the Theban priests worshiped as one of the hypostases of the Sun God Ra. In ancient Greek, “amon” means “hidden, secret.” Amun's sacred animal was the calf. The author is sure that it was the tradition of worshiping the Egyptian Amun that the Jews adopted. This point of view can be considered as one of the versions explaining the preservation of “amen” in “dark” and “pagan” conspiracies.
Where is it found in Scripture?
In the Hebrew Bible Tanakh the word appears for the first time in Numbers 5:22.
There are several usages of the term:
initial (affirmativeness of the sentence); particular (referring to someone’s words); final (following as an indication for action).
In the New Testament, particularly in the Synoptic Gospels, the term appears more than fifty times.
In most cases the expressions are found in the words of Jesus.
What the word amen means for the majority of Orthodox Christians has now appeared under the influence of time, that is, initially it was not a symbol of the fact that a person “puts a seal” on prayer.
Amen and its meaning often does not have a back link; it is classified in a special category in the Gospel. The fact is that a word can be either single or binary in form.
That is, the answer to the question of how amen is used and what it means must be sought depending on the context. Sayings of Jesus that end with a word may confirm it or be directed at a specific person.
Various aspects of this term are demonstrated in:
Catechism in Deuteronomy 27; Romans; Revelation 3:14; Psalm 89.
The term is widely used as an acclamation in Western Christian denominations. It is used not only in prayers by ordinary parishioners, but also by clergy in sermons. The truth of spoken words is thus declared in Islam.
“Amen” among early Christians is part of liturgical practice, far from the Jewish tradition
Gradually and naturally, the word “amen” migrated into liturgical practice.
Early Christian writings make it clear that there were no fixed rules for the use of "amen" - no single context and meaning. Often, communities themselves established certain features of the use of words in prayer, because it was difficult to coordinate with the rest of the Christian world.
The main thing that can be noted is that the Christian world tried to distance itself as much as possible from the Jewish heritage. So the word “amen” was used far from the forms inherent in Jewish worship.
For example, “Amen” was said when receiving the holy mysteries.
What is amen
This exclamation is a statement of affirmation in the Old and New Testaments. It is found in Jewish, Christian and Muslim worship as a final word or answer to prayers. Common translations include "truly" and "truly". It can also be used colloquially to express agreement.
In Arabic, the pronunciation ah - mena ("Amin") is used after completing a prayer to God or when completing the reading of the first sura.
Origin of the word amen
The use of the word amen, meaning “so it is,” as established in the early scriptures of the Bible, originates from the Hebrew communities, however, the basic triconsonantal root from which the word was derived is common to a number of languages, such as Aramaic, in the Semitic branch of languages.
The word was introduced into Greek by the early Church from Judaism. From Greek, it entered other Western languages. According to standard dictionary etymology, the term passed from Greek to Late Latin, and from there to other European languages. Rabbinical scholars from medieval France believed that the standard Hebrew word for the faith, emuna, was derived from the root Amen. Although they look different in English transliteration, both words come from the same root. That is, the Hebrew word amen comes from the same ancient Hebrew as the verb āman.
This verb is translated as:
to be firm; confirmed; reliable; faithful; to have faith; to believe.
In Arabic, the word comes from its common root word "Amana", which is therefore the same as the root word of Hebrew.
Popular among some theosophists, supporters of Afrocentric theories and adherents of esoteric Christianity, is the hypothesis that Amen is derived from the name of the Egyptian god Amun. Some adherents of Eastern religions believe that Amen is rooted in the Hindu Sanskrit word, Aum. Such external etymologies are not included in standard etymological reference works.
Bible
The word Amen first appears in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) in Numbers 5:22 when the Priest speaks to a suspected adulteress and she responds “Amen.” In total, this word appears 30 times in the Hebrew Bible. .
Three distinct biblical customs can be noted:
Initial Amen, referring to the words of another speaker and introducing an affirmative sentence, such as 1 Samuel 1:36. Particular Amen, again referring to the words of another speaker, but without an additional positive sentence. Final Amen.
New Testament
There are 52 amens found in the Synoptic Gospels. The last five (Matthew 6:13, 28:20, Mark 16:20, Luke 24:53, and John 21:25) imitate the effect of the last Amen in the Hebrew Psalms. All the initial Amenas occur in the sayings of Jesus. These original Amen have no parallel in Jewish literature.
Amen: meaning
The meaning of amen (“truly” or “I tell you the truth,” depending on the translation) in the Gospels is in a class of its own; it is original, but often has no backlink. Jesus used this word to validate his own statements, not what another person said, and this use was accepted by the church. The use of the original amen, single or double in form, to introduce the solemn statements of Jesus in the gospels had no parallel in Jewish practice.
The Bible preserves this word in a number of contexts. Among them:
Catechism in Deuteronomy 27; Psalm 89 (Psalm 42:13, 72:19, 89:52) speaks of a double Amen (“Amen and Amen”) to confirm the words and bring about their fulfillment; Amen occurs in Romans 1: 25, 9:5, 11:36, 15:33 and several times in Chapter 16. It also appears in Psalms (41:14, 72:19, 89:53, 106:48); Revelation 3:14 mentions Jesus as "Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's creation." The entire passage reads: “And to the angel of the church of Laodicea they write: Whoever speaks Amen is the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God.”
Although amen, in Judaism, is usually stated as a response to a blessing, it is also often used as confirmation of any declaration.
Jewish rabbinic law requires a person to say amen in various contexts.
During the Second Temple period, amen became a common response, especially to blessings. It reports the affirmation of the blessing made by the reader of the prayer. Modern use reflects ancient practice: as early as the 4th century BC. e. The Jews gathered in the temple answered “Amen” at the end of the prayer said by the priest. This Jewish liturgical use was adopted by Christians. But Jewish law also requires that people respond this way whenever they hear a blessing read, even in non-liturgical settings.
Christianity
The use of "amen" was commonly accepted in Christian worship as a final word for prayers and hymns and an expression of strong agreement. The liturgical use in apostolic times is confirmed by the passage in Corinthians which describes the congregation as answering "Amen" to the blessing after the celebration of the Eucharist. Its introduction into the baptismal formula (in the Eastern Orthodox Church pronounced after the name of each of the Trinity) probably occurred later.
In the Orthodox tradition, the word "Amen" is the answer of people to the prayers and blessings of the clergyman, as well as to conclude the prayer. It is also said when performing the sacraments.
Jesus often used amen to emphasize his own words. The Gospel of John repeats: “Truly, truly.” Amen is also used in oaths (Numbers 5:22, Deuteronomy 27:15–26, Nehemiah 5:13, 8:6; 1 Chronicles 16:36) and is further found at the end of the prayers of the primitive churches (1 Corinthians 14:16).
In some Christian churches, it is any congregational selection that is likely to be called in response to points in the preacher's sermon. Metaphorically, the term can refer to any group of traditionalists or supporters of an authority figure.
Islam
"Amen" (Arabic: آمين). In Islam it is used with the same meaning as in Judaism and Christianity; when performing prayer, especially after prayer, and as consent to the prayers of others.
Definition of the word "Amin" according to TSB:
Amin - Ahmed (11/1/1878 - 30/5/1954), Egyptian historian and philologist. He received his education at the Muslim University al-Azhar. Author of a series of multi-volume works on the history and history of social thought in the Caliphate. Rich information on the history, economics, literature, morals and customs of the Egyptians is contained in his encyclopedia dictionary (“Dictionary of Egyptian customs, morals and expressions”, 1953). A study of the views and activities of the largest Muslim thinkers and reformers of the 2nd half of the 19th - early 20th centuries. dedicated to op. A. “Prominent reformers in modern times” (1948). Op.: Zuama al-Islah fi-l-asr al-hadith (“Prominent reformers in modern times”), Cairo, 1948. Fajr al-Islam (“Dawn of Islam "), Cairo, 1950. Dukha-l-Islam ("Morning of Islam"), vol. 1-3, Cairo, 1952. Zuhr al-Islam ("Afternoon of Islam"), vol. 1-4, Cairo, 1952- 55: Kamus al-adat wa-t-taqalid wa-t-taabir al-misriyya (“Dictionary of Egyptian customs, manners and expressions”), Cairo, 1953. Hayati (“My Life”), 2nd ed., Cairo, 1952 Lit.: Krachkovsky I. Yu., Soch., vol. 3, M.-L., 1956 (see index). Sharbatov G. Sh., Ahmed Amin and his Egyptian Encyclopedia, in the collection: Brief communications of the Institute of Oriental Studies. Arabic collection, 32, M., 1958. Sh. Sharbatov.
Amin - Qasim (1865, Cairo, - 1908, ibid.), Arabic writer (Egypt). Kurdish by origin. Received his legal education in France. For the first time in Arabic literature, he advocated granting equal rights to Arab women. His book "Woman's Liberation" (1899) caused controversy in all Arab countries and in India. the book “The New Woman” (1911) contains the author’s response to his opponents. A.'s views influenced the development of the women's movement in the Arab East. The collection “Words of Kasim Bey Amin” (1908) was posthumously published - notes on love and marriage. Op. in Russian trans.: New Woman, St. Petersburg, 1912. Lit.: Borisov V. M., Modern Egyptian prose, M., 1961. Fakhuri Hanna, History of Arabic Literature, vol. 2, M., 1961. Fuad Faraj Suleiman, Tarikh Hayat al-Marhum Qasim Amin, Cairo, 1952.V. M. Borisov.
"Amen" in Orthodoxy
This term begins and ends Orthodox church and home services, being a verbal seal expressing the willingness of Christians to bear responsibility before God. Orthodox clergy warn against formally pronouncing oaths and prayers so that what is asked for in appeals to God will be fulfilled.
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Amen is one of the most common words in the worship of the Orthodox Church
Often this liturgical term is used twice to emphasize the importance of the holy message, it is with it that the Bible ends, it is God's seal on all inspired messages to Christians. At the end of each prayer, Christians ask the Creator to seal the prayer appeal with His seal.
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At the end of the delivery of a sermon, prayer, text of the Holy Scripture, reading the prayer for christening, the Creed, as well as during liturgical practice, being a liturgical formula. It can be found in the texts of the Holy Scripture. There it is found to strengthen the fidelity of the truths of God's Revelation.
This term first appears in the Third Book of Kings. What does amen mean in prayer? At that time, such a “final word” was used when pronouncing solemn oaths, where it was necessary to achieve greater effect using an exclamation phrase.
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Next, the value was slightly transformed. In Old Testament worship, this word meant the people’s response to the praise of the Levites and priests. It later became an important borrowed liturgical term.
What does amen mean at the end of a prayer?
This word carries the meaning of “word of bond” or “seal”. It meant the expression of the will of those praying, who accepted responsibility before the Lord and hoped that their request would be heard. That is why it is said at the end of the prayer. Believers should join in pronouncing it, saying that they understand the spoken words and give their consent.
In addition, the pronunciation of this word by priests and people also speaks of the dialogical nature of Christian worship, which carries the meaning of a single whole between the people and the clergy.
Church ministers say that it doesn’t matter whether you joined the priest’s prayer or not. The important thing is that the prayer you say is from a pure heart and is of a conscious nature. After all, our thoughts are considered to be the main thing. Only good can be heard and given grace.
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Usage in sacred books
Usually this word ends some part of personal or group worship. What does "Amen" at the end of a prayer mean? As in Judaism, Islam and Christianity, it assures the correctness of the spoken sacred text . It is used to convey agreement, acceptance and confidence. This is one of the most common religious words, which is pronounced jointly by those praying and participating in the temple service. It is used especially often in the Christian tradition.
In Christianity, it is said after a sermon or prayer, at the end of the reading of the Creed or texts of the Holy Scriptures (Epistle or Gospel) to strengthen the truth of Divine revelations. This is an inseparable part of worship in the temple and personal spiritual practice. The Christian “Amen” is interpreted by adherents of the faith as one of the names of God. Thus, in the Revelation of St. John the Theologian there is a phrase: “And write to the angel of the church of Laodicea: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God” (Rev. 3:14). And the prophet Isaiah calls him “the God of truth,” mentioning “Amen.”
The first mention of this important liturgical term occurred in the Third Book of Kings of the Old Testament. In the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah it leads to an affirmative conclusion, then moving into the final part of the speech. This short, powerful, necessary exclamation had a greater impact than the last words of a prayer and was often used in oath speeches. In ancient services of the 6th-4th centuries. BC “Amen” was already the response of believers to the speeches of priests. In the New Testament it is repeated more than 115 times, and in about half of them, in a different meaning: at the beginning of the narrative, not connected with the previous text.
In a broad sense, the Christian “Amen” is a verbal seal . It expresses the acceptance of the responsibility of those praying before God and gives faith that their praise will be heard. It is spoken or sung at the end of each prayer or exclamation of the clergyman. Thus, parishioners are baptized, join the pastor leading the service, and confirm their acceptance and understanding of the essence of the religious texts being spoken.
It unites the priest and the “people of God,” showing the two-sided nature of worship in Christianity. But in Orthodoxy, priests always explain that the main thing is sincere, conscious prayer, and not formal joining to a common spiritual action. It is important to have pure and kind thoughts, which will certainly be rewarded with grace.
This is one of the most frequently used words in Orthodox worship. In some parts of the Holy Scriptures it is mentioned in double form , which enhances the significance of the holy text. It is noteworthy that the anchor word “amen” is the final word of the narrative of the Christian Bible.
In Islam, "ʾĀmīn" (in Arabic - آمين ) is pronounced when a Muslim performs prayer. It is carried out individually or in a group of fellow believers. And also after reading the first sura from the holy book of Muslims, the Koran, it says “Amen”. In sacred Jewish texts, particularly the Masoretic Text (Hebrew Bible), “Amen” is mentioned more than 10 times. It has the same meaning as in the Christian tradition.
Other uses
There are other uses of this word besides the religious one. For example, in folk magic it is used as the final spell to scare away evil spirits and complete a ritual or spell. In common parlance they use “amen” when they speak sarcastically about the ending of some matter.
Intercession of Angels
In Islam, “Amin” occurs to confirm faith in Allah. Almost always, with a silent exclamation, they express agreement with what they have read or heard from the imam. And as in Christianity and Judaism, with this word Muslims express hope that the Almighty will accept prayers.
The Muslim “Amin” is not sunnah, but, as follows from the teachings of the Messenger of Allah, if after “Bismillah” you say “Amin”, then “there will not be a single angel left in heaven” who would not intercede before Allah for the person praying. According to the advice of the madhhab Abu Hanifa, “ameen” should be pronounced in a barely audible whisper, regardless of whether the sunnah is read silently or out loud. During a collective prayer, it is not forbidden to say “Amin” out loud, but not too loudly so as not to cause inconvenience to other believers.
What does amen mean?
When they say this word in Christianity, it means that they are declaring their agreement with something. The one who says the word amen says “yes” when he reads the prayer. The word is found not only in Christian, but also in Muslim and Jewish worship.
The final word of the prayer indicates that the person who read it completely agrees with everything that was said. In a broader interpretation, it can mean “true” or “truly.”
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The word came from Scripture almost word for word. In non-sacred texts the concept has the meaning of “truth”, “so be it.” However, a number of scholars consider this pronunciation to be erroneous and are inclined to believe that the Hebrew word “AUM” gave rise to the popular variant.
There is no exact translation of the Hebrew word, but its meaning is that with each pronunciation the believer declared confirmation of the Divine existence within himself. What the word amen is in Islam can be understood when performing prayer. When declaring the first sura of the Quran, “Amin” is pronounced with the same meaning.
The word amen is said on various occasions. Amen is present when a sermon or prayer is said.
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It can also be heard during:
reading the text of Holy Scripture; liturgical practice; spiritual sacrament.
Note!
For Orthodox Christians, this word allows them to achieve greater effect from reading oaths, prayers, and sermons. The liturgical term is the most common acclamation in the worship of Western Christian denominations.
“Seal” and “Words of bond” - this is what the word amen means after prayer in Christianity. Thus, the believer confirms to the Lord that he listened to the words he spoke and fully realized their essence, and gave full consent to his request.
It also matters who says it. The answer to the question of what the word amen means is different for an ordinary believer and a clergyman
. If for the first it is a kind of “familiarization and agreement to prayer,” then the clergyman expresses by this the “unification of the people in faith,” which occurs under his leadership.
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The word first appeared in Holy Scripture - the Bible. However, the triconsonandal root is one of the Semitic branch of languages, so the origins of the word can be traced back to an even earlier time period. What this means in the history of those times is not known for certain.
From Judaism, the concept was introduced into the Greek language, and after that, like other terms, it entered Western languages. Now this concept is found in almost all languages and dialects of the world.
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Muslim prayer - Al-Fatiha (opening)
A quarter of the population of our planet professes Islam, according to which true believers must perform namaz at least 5 times a day. Muslim prayer connects man and Allah. Through it, a person is reunited with the Prophet, strengthened in faith and asks for forgiveness for earthly sins. Before starting prayer, a person must perform ablution and appear absolutely clean before Allah. To do this, women perform instinju, and men perform istibra, i.e. washing the genitals from impurities. A distinction is made between complete and incomplete ablution.
If cleansing occurs immediately after leaving the toilet, this is a minor ablution. If a woman is on her critical days or has recently given birth, a full cleansing ritual should be performed. The same goes for men who were in a relationship with a woman.
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Next you need to do the following:
- Prepare a rug or any other absolutely clean thing on which you can kneel. The room in which prayer is performed must also be thoroughly cleaned.
- Dress in clothes that will cover your body. Men should not keep the area from their waist to their knees open. Women are only allowed to leave their face and hands uncovered.
- Turn your face towards the East or where the country of Saudi Arabia should be. After all, that’s where Mecca is located.
- Women perform namaz separately from men. If this is not possible, women’s prayers are said “to themselves” so that the man is not distracted from communicating with Allah.
- You cannot pray under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants. In many countries, drugs and alcoholic beverages are a sin (haram).
Each reading of the prayer is performed at a strictly established time. The mullah informs about this from the mosque. If it is not possible to hear the mullah, you can find out the exact time on the Internet. Special programs are currently being developed for this purpose. In other cases, you should pray:
- in the morning, but not at sunrise - irtenge. This prayer symbolizes the birth, childhood and youth of the believer;
- at noon - oil. Maturity and experience;
- after lunch, towards evening - ikende. This prayer says that earthly life is short, one must always be ready to meet Allah;
- at sunset - akhsham. Symbolizes departure from earthly life;
- at twilight - I eat. The last prayer reminds us that everything will eventually turn to dust.
Namaz is a very complex ritual, which is accompanied by bows, turns and hand movements. In order to pray correctly and know all the subtleties of this ritual, you need to get used to it from childhood.
If a person has only recently converted to Islam, he needs to ask the elders to teach him all the nuances of this sacred act.
It is advisable to initially pronounce the words and carry out subsequent actions under the guidance of the imam.
prayer
In each prayer, the main prayer Al-Fatiha (opening the book) is said. It is found in the very first surah of the Koran and consists of 7 verses. If you translate it into Russian, it will begin like this: “In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful and Merciful!”
These prayer words were first spoken by Muhammad 1,350 years ago, and since then it has been considered that this sura is the most useful, deep and comprehensive. Reading it, a person understands that God is one. This prayer is a praise of the Merciful and a request for guidance on the true path. It is also a warning against committing sins. Allah always punishes those who lead an unrighteous life.
Also here you can find out the stories of those people who did not obey, did not believe in the Lord and paid for it. Therefore, Allah calls to pray to him and ask for help, since every person needs support from above. If you say the prayer words of Al-Fatiha daily, you can find happiness and harmony in the world.
Another story tells of how a crazy, violent Muslim was kept in chains. When the sacred words of the sura were read to him for 3 days in a row, the patient regained his mind.
The Prophet says that there is a special medicine in these words.
If you are sick or cannot solve some problems, the main prayer of Muslims will always help. Any believer must know this surah and read it daily in the mosque or alone.
