as-salamu alaykum
Arabic peace salutation
As-salamu alaykum is an Arabic greeting meaning "peace be upon you," used by Muslims worldwide and by Arabic speakers generally.
The standard response is wa alaykumu s-salam ("and upon you, peace").
The phrase serves as both hello and goodbye, carrying religious significance as a blessing: As-salamu alaykum, brother.
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- helloCommon spoken greeting
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
- greetingsExpressions upon meeting
Hospitable greeting offered
- warmthHeat you feel
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
- kindnessConsiderate, caring disposition
generosity · courtesy · respect · friendship · neighborliness · openness · graciousness · cordiality
Freedom from disturbance
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
goodwill · reconciliation · amity · accord · nonviolence · serenity · concord · benevolence
peace be upon you
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- helloCommon spoken greeting
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- warmthHeat you feel
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- sisterhoodBond among women
kindness · generosity · courtesy · respect · friendship · neighborliness · openness · graciousness · cordiality · inclusion
peace
Freedom from disturbance
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- mercyCompassion toward offenders
tranquility · goodwill · reconciliation · amity · accord · nonviolence · serenity · concord · benevolence · safety
sunnah
Traditional Islamic practice