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Responding 'Amen' Without Hearing the Blessing

Question

I see a person blessing, and I see his lips but do not hear him. Should I respond 'Amen' after him?

Answer

Only if you know what he is blessing.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 124

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