Monday, February 1, 2010

AMIN

Hebrew . An expression of assent said at the conclusion of prayers, very much as in our Christian worship. It is always used at the conclusion of the Suratu 'l-Fatihah, or first chapter of the Qur'an.

Amin,"Faithful." Al-Amin is the title which it is said was given to Muhammad when a youth, on account of his fair and honourable bearing, which won the confidence of the people.

Aminu 'l-Bait, one who wishes to perform the pilgrimage to Makkah.

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