ARABIC SAYING ASA LAMA LAKUM FULL

ARABIC SAYING ASA LAMA LAKUM FULL

The full salutation is read 'Assalamu alikum warahmatu Allah wabarakatoh', which roughly translates to 'Peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings'. The Islamic salutation has a clear meaning, and that meaning was better recognized in earlier times. Even though the two words are written the same, the context provides different meaning. In a salutation context, the word 'Assalam' does not mean (nor refer to) God's name 'Assalam'. The answer to your question is in the last point. I'll try to summarize in a concise points. So my (personal) advice, is to use it with Muslims who you know are comfortable with your presence.Įxcuse me for reviving this old question, but after reading the previous answers, I believe some context is due, especially a historical one. Some, however, might take offense at a kafir (non-believer) appropriating something they see as holy, especially if they don't know you that well. The more open minded Muslims will most probably be flattered to be greeted with their own words of peace, and will view you positively as someone who accepts them. Etiquette Point of Viewįrom my personal experience, whether it is appropriate to use the salam as a non Muslim largely depends on the audience. This is due that there is no solid consensus on whether Muslims should greet a non Muslim with the salam. Which tells Muslims to return greetings (whatever they may be) when they are offered to them. Saying: When the People of the Book offer you salutations, you should Malik reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as When it comes to non-Muslims offering greetings to Muslims I found this hadith:Īnas b. If you're willing to accept the implications of those two points, then sure, go for it! And finally, some people may be offended if you imply that they are non-Muslim by not returning their salaam, such as those from other groups of Islam that your group's scholars may not consider Muslims. They may be confused about whether it's correct for them to return your salam or not.They may be confused about whether you are Muslim or not, and.Socially speaking, it's absolutely proper to greet Muslims with salam even if you are not a Muslim. Socially, What Should I (a Non-Muslim) Do? Some say yes it is, and some say no it's not.įor those who say yes it is, based on this ayah, they see no problem with returning salam if a non-Muslim (Christian or Jew specifically) initiates salam. Scholars differed about whether it's obligatory to return the greeting or not. Indeed,Īllah is ever, over all things, an Accountant.

In fact, one ayah mentions:Īnd when you are greeted with a greeting, greet with oneīetter than it or return it. On the other hand, Islam commands us to treat others well, irrespective of their choice of religion or way of life. (Ahlul Kitab is considered a higher level of non-Muslims since their religions were originally also divine if they can't have salam initiated to them, obviously it would apply to other religions and ways of life that Islam holds at a lower status.)

Because we cannot initiate salam to non-Muslims. I Thought this came from an ayah however, I cannot locate that ayah presently.ĭo not initiate the greeting of salaam to a Jew or a Christian ( Saheeh Muslim)īased on this, we can conclude that there may be a problem giving salam (or returning it) to non-Muslims. Should Muslims Return the Greeting of Salam to Non-Muslims?įirst of all, there's a principle that the greeting 'As-salaamu 'alikum' (peace be upon you) is for the believers (Muslims). Then, I will address the social implications of doing so. Let me address the inverse of this question (should Muslims return salam?) first, because that issue appears in the mind of Muslims when someone not visibly Muslim gives them salaam. Since I brought this up in chat, I feel I should throw my perspective here.

Arabic saying asa lama lakum