This research investigates the proper timing for the congregation to recite Āmīn in audible (jahrīyah) prayers, addressing variations in practice among Muslim communities. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with a thematic (mawḍūʿī) ḥadīth approach, it examines narrations from Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, and other canonical sources, supported by classical and contemporary juristic discussions. The findings highlight that authentic ḥadīths, particularly the well-agreed narration of Abū Hurayrah, indicate that the congregation should recite Āmīn simultaneously with the imam. Juristic opinions diverge: the Shāfiʿī and Ḥanbalī schools emphasize simultaneity, while the Mālikī and Ḥanafī schools favor recitation after the imam. Through tarjīḥ analysis, the Shāfiʿī and Ḥanbalī view is deemed stronger as it aligns with the textual evidence and promotes collective harmony. The study concludes that reciting Āmīn embodies both spiritual value—as a supplication for divine mercy—and social value as a symbol of unity in congregational worship.
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