How to respond to the salam alaikum salutation! (in the correct transcription "al-salamu alaikum")? Over the past twenty years, this issue has attracted a lot of attention from the Russian-speaking population. This is probably due to the conflict of the Russian Federation with the Islamic state. However, this is a completely different topic for discussion.
What is “salaam alaikum!”? Translation of the Arabic greeting means "Peace be to you." Muslim traditions and customs have always been distinguished by a radical order. Naturally, Allah (that is, the Arab God) is placed above all, and then the family. Greetings to “Salaam Alaikum!” the answer should sound appropriate: that is, with the same respect and reverence. Everything about this gesture is said in the holy book of Muslims under the name "Quran" (translated from Arabic as "reading aloud"). According to the laws of scripture, every rightful Muslim lives.
“Salam alaikum!”: Translation and answer
This phrase is a standard greeting among Muslims and is used in all cases of life and its contexts. “Salam alaikum” in Arabic colloquial speech is used as often as “Allahu akbar” (the phrase in which Muslims exalt their God, in translation - “Allah is great”).
A typical response to the greeting “al-salamu alaikum!” is "wa-aleikum as-salam", which is translated from Arabic into Russian means "and you peace."
This greeting has changed into significantly reduced forms of neighboring languages - from Malagasy (the language of the inhabitants of the island and the state of Madagascar) to Urdu (the Indo-European language spoken in Pakistan). The most popular modified greeting is the word "salam" (in Persian salam).
How do Muslims say goodbye?
Muslims have two of the most common goodbyes:
- “Is-Salamu Alekom!”, Which in translation into Russian means “peace be upon you from Allah!”;
- Haer, that is, goodbye!
The difference between the given goodbyes is only that in the first case, a person wishes good, health and prosperity from Allah. That is, it expresses maximum respect for the interlocutor. After all, a wish from God is the highest degree of reverence. In the second case - just a banal and non-binding farewell.
“Salam alaikum!”: The answer and the shortened form of “salam”
Over the past century, residents of countries with mixed populations, professing different religions (in which Islam remains dominant and predominant), are increasingly using the greeting not as al-salamu alaikum, but simple and shortened salam (or salam). At the same time, people of another faith welcome Muslims and their own kind with a shortened word. How to answer the "salam"? When addressing you with the word “salaam” you can answer in the same way, or you can fully - “wa-alaikum as-salam”.
How do Jews greet each other?
“Shalom Aleichem!” (Ashkenazi pronunciation - "Sholem Aleichem") is a form of greeting that is traditional among Jews around the world. This greeting is usually used by Ashkenazi Jews (German-speaking European Jews). Modern Hebrew also uses a shorter version of the shalom greeting. In response to such treatment, one should say “Aleichem Sholom”.
You always need to answer using no less words than in the greeting
We have already familiarized ourselves with the aforementioned forms of greeting, however, the familiar “al-salamu alaikum” is an abbreviated form of this wish. The full version in translation means "peace be upon you, the mercy of Allah and His blessings." In accordance with the law of the Koran, every Muslim must answer in the same open and verbose manner. The ideal answer is “va-aleikum as-salam va-rahmatu-Llahi va-barakatuh”, which translates as “peace to you, mercy of Allah and His blessing”.
Why is it so important for Muslims? Welcome example
Among Muslim nations, all life is directly connected with religion and belief. Every Muslim should know the Qur'an as his name. He should also say prayers several times a day. The phrase “as-salamu alaikum” has a rich meaning, which every representative of Islam remembers.
To the phrase “Salaam Alaikum!” the answer should be “wa-aleikum as-salam.” This is how mutual respect and respect are expressed in greeting.
As-salamu, as mentioned above, is translated as "peace." A lot of meaning is invested in this concept, that is, the world is overnight “preservation”, “prosperity”, “prosperity”, “health” and “prosperity”. This word is included in the “99 names of Allah” (the names of God, taken from the Qur'an and the Sunna). Based on this, it can be understood that every Muslim who said “al-salam” means that Allah is “God who gives peace and prosperity, he is pure and has no shortcomings.”
The polysemy of “salama” and its derivatives
The lexical secrets of the Arabic language do not end there. The root of the word "salam" comes from the word "Muslim" (as well as "Muslim"). Among Muslims, it is believed that a person who worships Allah is an example of imitation for society. A sincere believer shows his actions and actions reliability and security. A Muslim is the embodiment of peace, goodness, order and a healthy lifestyle. Such a person always knows what he wants out of life; he has an idea of the universe and himself.
So they promise that they will be responsible for the life of the interlocutor
A Muslim who said “salami” to his own kind, in a word expresses his reverence, respect and prosperity from the Almighty, who will protect against everything unfavorable. That is, such words are considered a wish for security among representatives of the monotheistic Abrahamic religion. Greetings to “Salaam Alaikum!” the answer should be voiced with great regards and respect. Such rules. “Salam” is an unspoken promise to ban attacks on property, honor and life.