2007-01-20 06:33:52 · 19 answers · asked by John H 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
It is Arabic language but used by Muslims everywhere in the world even Americans and Europeans....
It is a greeting like Hi, hello
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It means Peace and Blessing be Upon You.
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Which can be interpreted as Peace and Blessing of Allah (God)be Upon You.
2007-01-20 06:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by kais 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As-salaam alaikum is a Muslim greeting, in Arabic, meaning 'Peace be upon you', ie., as salam = peace, alaikum = upon you. The one being greeted reverses the blessing in response with "and upon you, peace, (wah alaikum as-salaam).
Also, see below for a Glossary of frequently used Islamic terms
2007-01-20 07:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by uknative 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From Websters on line dictionary
as-salaam alaikum
One entry found for as-salaam alaikum.
Main Entry: as-sa·laam alai·kum
Pronunciation: &s-s&-'läm-&-'lI-kum
Function: foreign term
Etymology: Arabic as-salAmu 'alaykum
: peace to you -- used as a traditional greeting among Muslims
2007-01-20 06:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by corvuequis 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's a salutation when you come in:
"Salam alek alaikum": Peace be with you. Means: Good day.
Bonjour à vous (in French)
The other person answer to you:
"Wa Alaikum a'S-Salam! ":
And peace be with you too. Good day to you.
Bonjour (à vous aussi)
Marhaba: Hello. Salut!
2007-01-20 06:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an Arabic greeting meaning "peace be upon you."
2007-01-20 14:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-24 01:15:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's arabic and it means Health be with you, used as a general greeting. The response would be Wa-alaik-masalam.
2007-01-20 16:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Peace be with you.
And after it u can add Wa Rahamtullah Wa Barakatu. wich is with Refuge and blessings
2007-01-20 12:34:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's arabic and it means 'i'm gonna cut your head off with a blunt knife'
2007-01-20 16:20:46 · answer #9 · answered by papa.rumbo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Peace be with you and its not African its a Muslim saying.....its Arabic.
2007-01-20 06:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋