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Wa ʿalaykumu s-salam (وَعَلَيْكُم ٱلسَّلَامُ) is an Arabic greeting often used by Muslims around the world translating to "and upon you be peace". It is a blessing given to another. It is the standard response to the As-salamu alaykum (ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ) greeting.[1][2] The greetings are intentional communications to acknowledge someone's presence or to make someone feel welcomed. They are used prior to a conversation and are said to be good manners. The greeting is considered an important Islamic duty and obligation. "Salam" has been a standard salutation among Muslims. The greeting is regularly exchanged during Muslim lectures and sermons.[1] The complete form is "Wa ʿalaykumu s-salāmu wa-raḥmatu -llāhi wa-barakātuhū" (وَعَلَيْكُمُ ٱلسَّلَامُ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ, "And upon you be peace, as well as the mercy of God and his blessings").
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Literary meaning
"Salam" literally means "peace". In a wider sense "salam" means harmlessness, safety and protection from evil and from faults. As-Salaam is also one of the names of God in Islam.[3]
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The greeting should be used both when arriving and when leaving. It was reported that Abu Hurayrah said "When one of you joins a gathering, let him say salaam. When he wants to get up and leave, let him say salaam. The former is not more important than the latter." (Hasan hadith reported in Jāmi` al-Tirmidhi.)[citation needed]
According to hadith, Muhammad was asked who should "begin" the salam greeting and he said:
The one who is riding should greet the one who is walking and the one who is walking should greet the one who is sitting and the smaller group should greet the larger group.
- — Saheeh - Al-Bukhaari, 6234; Muslim, 2160[4]
It is also stated that one should give the Salam greeting upon entering a house. This is based upon the verse of the Qur'an:
But when you enter the houses, greet one another with a greeting from Allah (i.e. say: Assalaamu ‘Aleykum—peace be on you), blessed and good.
- — Al-Noor 24:61[5]
Religious scholars differ as to whether Muslims may initiate the saying of salaam to members of other faiths.[6] The Qur'an says: "When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally" (al-Nisa’ 4:86).[7]
Usage
In other languages
| Language(s) | Term |
|---|---|
| Bengali | ওয়া'আলাইকুমুস-সালাম |
| Indonesian, Malay | wa'alaikumussalam |
| Pashto | وعليکم السلام |
| Thai | วะอะลัยกุมุสซะลาม |
See also
References
- ^ a b "'As-Salaam-Alaikum' and 'Wa-Alaikum-Salaam'". Ccnmtl.columbia.edu. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ^ "Islamic Phrases: Assalamu alaikum". Islam.about.com. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ^ "Etiquettes of Greeting". Iris.org.nz. Retrieved 27 July 2013.
- ^ As Salaamu Alaikom?
- ^ "Surat An-Nur [24:61] - The Noble Qur'an - القرآن الكريم". Quran.com. Retrieved 27 July 2013., Quran Surah An-Noor ( Verse 61 )
- ^ "Rules of Greeting non-Muslims in Islam (Saying Salaam/Replying Salaam)". virtualmosque.com. 5 June 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ al-Nisa’ 4:86, Quran Surah An-Nisaa ( Verse 86 )
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