When reciting 'HaMelech bikhvodo' (the conclusion of Yiru Einenu), should one intend the word 'yimlokh' (may He reign) as a prayer/request or as a statement of praise?
Synopsis
The Magen Avraham (citing Hagahot Maimoniyot) rules that 'tamid yimlokh aleinu' must be understood as praise (shevach) — that God will always reign — not as a prayer (bakkashah), since one may not pray within the closing of a blessing. The Mishnah Berurah and Aruch HaShulchan confirm this.
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