salaam alaikum
Arabic peaceful welcome
Salaam alaikum is an Arabic greeting meaning "peace be upon you," used by Muslims worldwide and in regions with significant Arabic-speaking populations.
The traditional response is wa alaikum assalam, meaning "and upon you, peace." Though rooted in Islamic culture, the greeting has spread beyond religious contexts and is recognized internationally as a respectful salutation.
He greeted everyone at the mosque with salaam alaikum.
- helloCommon spoken greeting
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- as-salamu alaykumArabic greeting, "peace upon you"
- respectRegard with honor
- greetingExpression of welcome
peace be upon you · peace · hospitality · Allah · blessing · Middle Eastern culture · Quran · prayer · Friday prayer · politeness · good will · hand on heart · tradition · good morning · good evening · mutual understanding · Hadith · community
salaam alaikumdamn you
go to hell · malediction · anathema · hex · ill wishes
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