Islamic Greetings and Responses

[nadiyakhan]

The primary Islamic greeting, “As-Salamu Alaikum” (السلام عليكم), translates to “Peace be upon you.” Derived from the Arabic root “S-L-M” (سلام), which signifies peace, safety, and submission to God, this phrase encapsulates Islam’s core mission: to establish tranquility in human hearts and societies. The customary reply, “Wa Alaikum As-Salam” (وعليكم السلام), meaning “And peace be upon you,” reciprocates this blessing, completing a spiritual exchange ordained by Allah.

“As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh” (السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته), extends the prayer to include “and the mercy of Allah and His blessings,” emphasizing the believer’s desire for comprehensive divine benevolence upon others

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته ​

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh​

May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you​

 

[theberryblog]

Salaamu alaikum, I remember hearing that the greeting translates to “peace be upon you all” which means not only are we addressing peace to each other, Muslims are saying peace to the angels around us as well. This is very interesting and beautiful subhanAllah.