What does As-salamu alaykum mean?
Peace be upon you: the greeting of Islam and of the people of Paradise.
As-salamu alaykum explained
Spread the salam among you, the Prophet ﷺ said, and you will love one another. The reply adds: wa alaykumus-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, and upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
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What does As-salamu alaykum mean?
As-salamu alaykum (السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ, As-salamu 'alaykum) means: Peace be upon you: the greeting of Islam and of the people of Paradise.
How is As-salamu alaykum written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ and pronounced As-salamu 'alaykum. It is also spelled Assalamu Alaikum, Salam.
Where does As-salamu alaykum come from in the Quran or hadith?
Spread the salam among you, the Prophet ﷺ said, and you will love one another. The reply adds: wa alaykumus-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, and upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Source: Sahih Muslim 54; An-Nisa 4:86.
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