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The use of the greeting differs when interacting with non-Muslims such as people of the book (ahlul kitab). Some scholars are divided on the issue. Most believe that when greeted by non-Muslims, Muslims can only respond by stating "wa ʿalaykum" ("and upon you") instead of the longer version, while others suggest replying with a salam.
salamu alaykum written in the Thuluth style of Arabic calligraphy. As-salamu alaykum (Arabic: ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ, romanized: as-salāmu ʿalaykum, pronounced [as.sa.laː.mu ʕa.laj.kum] ⓘ), also written salamun alaykum and typically rendered in English as salam alaykum, is a greeting in Arabic that means 'Peace be upon you'.
The phrase is frequently used by Muslims of every background due to its centrality in the texts of the Quran and Hadith, the words of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Its meaning and in-depth explanation have been the subject of much exegesis. It is also commonly used by non-Muslim speakers of the Arabic language.
Adab (Hindustani: آداب (), आदाब ()), from the Arabic word Aadaab (آداب), meaning respect and politeness, is a hand gesture used in the Indian subcontinent, by the Urdu-speaking while greeting.
Muslims around the world are welcoming a new sister to their religion — Lindsay Lohan — whom they believe has converted to Islam. Lindsay Lohan's Instagram bio says 'Alaikum salam' and Muslims ...
It is most commonly used in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and in South Asia, [1] where it is also sometimes used by non-Muslims including some Christians and Parsis. [2] [3] Additionally it is also used by some Azeris, Kurds, and Jews of Iranian heritage. [4] In Persian, it is colloquially often shortened to Khodafez.
The article should clarify that salam in Lakit's context isn't the same as-salamu alaikum, which has no evidence of being used prior to Islam. Anwon 15:26, 1 July 2024 (UTC) Can you suggest some language? As a reminder, we currently say The use of salaam as an Arabic greeting dates at least to Laqit bin Yamar al-Ayadi (6th century). Re citing ...
According to S. Jonathon O'Donnell, some theories posit "the idea that Muslims have a religious duty to deceive non-Muslims if it furthers the cause" of Islam. He argues the "claim rests on a misreading of the concept of taqiyya , by which believers may conceal their faith if under threat of violence.