I've seen alot of people putting that in after certain names. Please explain.
2007-01-13 20:45:18 · 13 answers · asked by Invisible_Flags 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I had not seen that until I read answers and questions from Muslims in YA. A couple wrote the whole phrase out , (rather than using the initials), which is how they say or pray it. (I assume this.)
The other answers tell you what it stands for and why it is used. I find that a lovely way to show respect.
You might be more familiar with someone saying, "Bless His/Her heart!" after relating a story about someone, or "May He/She rest in peace.", after speaking about someone who has died. A parallel practice, yes?
2007-01-13 21:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a short version of Peace Be Unto Him or Peace Be Upon Him. Muslims say it after every prophet. Muhammad (PBUH). Jesus (PBUH). Joshua (PBUH). Noah (PBUH). Abraham (PBUH). Solomon (PBUH). I hope this helps you. May God grant you success in your good ventures of the day :))
2007-01-14 04:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a blessing. It means "Peace Be Upon Him" (or Her, as the case may be).
This is an Arabic custom. The postscript is given after mentioning the name of a known prophet or saint, as a sign of respect.
2007-01-14 05:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means Peace be upon him.it is used out of respect with names of prophets like mohammed (pbuh ) and jesus ( pbuh)
2007-01-14 04:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by The Doc 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Peace and Blessings be upon him. It's a salutation recognizing the sanctity of the person!?!?
2007-01-14 04:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
PBUH means peace be upon him. Or, alternatively could mean praise. But colloquially, it is perceived (by me and laypersons) as PEACE, not praise.
2007-01-14 04:48:22 · answer #6 · answered by Avraham 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's satnds for Peace Be Upon Him
Muslims say it when ever they mention a prophet's name such as mohamed(PBUH), jesus (PBUH) moses(PBUH) ibraham(PBUH) etc....
2007-01-14 04:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is Islamic,Peace be upon him,now Christians have copied, I do
not think we need to bless Jesus.He is the peace.
2007-01-14 04:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means "Peace Be Upon Him". It is a sort of pray.
2007-01-14 04:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by jikg 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Praise be upon him.
(oops, PEACE!)
2007-01-14 04:48:42 · answer #10 · answered by Zeera 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋