Aside on Hello, Welcome, Peace be with you in Arabic
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Originally Posted by nanagosa4
Yes, but what does it mean?
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You are referring to remark below I believe:
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Originally Posted by istanbul bisiklet motosiklet
Key is Selamünaleyküm.say this each time before you start talking.
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Well the normal spelling is "As-Salam Alaikum"or just "Salam Alaikum".
The true meaning of "As-Salam Alaikum" is not a mere "Hi", "Hello", "How are you" as we are accustomed to using today - it has a much deeper meaning than just a standard greeting. In actuality, there are three meanings for this greeting:
1. As-Salam, as we know, is one of the names of Allah. Thus, when we say "As-Salam Alaikum" we are actually saying that may the trait of Allah (as-Salam or peace and tranquility_ be upon you and may He protect you;
2. As-Salam is also in the meaning of submission or surrender. Thus, when we say "As-Salam Alaikum" we are actually saying that we submit to what you would like for us to do (obviously within the limits of the Shariah);
3. As-Salam is also in the meaning of protection or safety. Thus in this meaning, when we greet another believer with "As-Salam Alaikum" we are actually guaranteeing believing brother or sister protection from any evil from ourselves and that we will not do a single thing to harm them - either physically or even spiritually. Not only would we not harm them with our hands, but we will also not cause them grief with our tongue...
Reference: Otowi: The Meaning of As-Salam Alaikum
Last edited by TurboCharger; 7 Apr 2011 at 15:54.
Reason: Typo
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