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Originally posted by Pinky
Yes, they do.
http://www.free-minds.org/articles/history/amen.htm
"Most of us who have had the privilege of attending a Friday congregation would immediately realize the importance of the word "Amen" or "Aameen" in the life of a traditional Muslim. For those of us who are not familiar with its usage, the Muslims are required to say "Amen" after reciting Surah al-Fatihah and after completion of their prayers (Dua). In fact, this is the only word spoken aloud during a Friday congregation by the traditional Muslims after the Imam completes the recitation of Surah al-Fatihah. The purpose of this article is an attempt to find out it's meaning and trace back its origins in ancient history."
Hi, I'm Pinky.
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Oh, no. We already have authorities on arcane religious ritual. Can't we get a secular authority in here?
P("On the Sabbath, they veg at the kitchen table with a box of donuts and a cup of coffee, reading the Sunday Times and ritually whining "did you take the damn Magazine again?"...")J
