Replying to the greeting of the People of the Book
When the People of the Book greet you with salam, reply: Wa 'alaykum (and upon you).
The reply to say is simply: Wa 'alaykum. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 6258. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Idha sallama 'alaykum ahlu-l-kitabi faqulu: Wa 'alaykum
When the People of the Book greet you with salam, reply: Wa 'alaykum (and upon you).
The reply to say is simply: Wa 'alaykum.
What does Replying to the greeting of the People of the Book mean?
When the People of the Book greet you with salam, reply: Wa 'alaykum (and upon you).
When should I recite Replying to the greeting of the People of the Book?
The reply to say is simply: Wa 'alaykum. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
What is the source for Replying to the greeting of the People of the Book?
Sahih al-Bukhari 6258.