Saying Aameen in Dua

Q: Must the person making dua say aameen as well?

A: Yes, the person making dua should also say aameen to his own duas, for the following reasons: The hadith shareef states: “If the one making dua ends with aameen, he has confirmed the acceptance of his dua.” (Mentioned in Fathul Baari and Tuhfatul Ahwazhi). This proves that the reciter of the dua should also say aameen. Aameen is like a seal on dua, as mentioned by many Ulema of the past, and it is only correct that one should place a seal on one’s own dua. This is also supported by the practice of saying aameen after reciting Surah Faatiha. The last three verses of Surah Fatiha are duas, and the reciter of Surah fatiha is taught to say aameen upon the completion of this surah.