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السلام عليكم

[As-salāmu ʿalaykum]

phrase greetings and farewells

LanguageArabic (Saudi Arabia)

Meaning
  1. Peace be upon you
  2. This is a respectful and traditional greeting that people exchange when they see each other.
Examples

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله.

Peace be upon you and the mercy of God.

Traveler: السلام عليكم Local: وعليكم السلام

PronunciationAs-salāmu ʿalaykum

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How it is usedA traditional Islamic greeting used widely in Arabic-speaking countries.

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