assalamu alaikum
Peace be upon you
Assalamu alaikum is an Arabic greeting meaning "peace be upon you," used by Muslims worldwide and in Arabic-speaking communities.
The standard response is *wa alaikum assalam* ("and upon you, peace").
The phrase appears in various transliterations: *as-salamu alaykum*, *salaam alaikum*, or simply *salaam*.
Assalamu alaikum, brother.
- helloCommon spoken greeting
- peaceFreedom from disturbance
- reciprocityMutual exchange of actions
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- greetingExpression of welcome
salutation · warm welcome · respect · peace be upon you · Allah · culture · blessing · Eid Mubarak · Friday prayer · politeness · translation · hug · smile · handshake · wave · sunnah · masjid · brotherly love