The word Amen ( ; , ??m?n ; "So be it; truly") is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. It has always been in use within Judaism and Islam. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding formula for prayers and hymns. In Islam, it is the standard ending to Dua (Supplication). Common English translations of the word amen include: "Verily", "Truly", "So be it", and "Let it be". It can also be used colloquially to express strong agreement, as in, for instance, amen to that.Microsoft Encarta Dictionary Tools. Retrieved 20 August 2007. Etymology The word is commonly said to be of a Hebrew origin. Greek theologians introduced it in Western languages after the translation of the Bible.