Islamic greetings for a new sister?
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Muhammad_A
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As salaamu alaykum when greeting another sister
Wa alaykum as salaam when responding to an as salaamu alaykum from another sister
And either of those or stony silence when greeting or being greeted by a brother (depending on how strictly you intepret the rules concerning male/female interaction)
Wa alaykum as salaam when responding to an as salaamu alaykum from another sister
And either of those or stony silence when greeting or being greeted by a brother (depending on how strictly you intepret the rules concerning male/female interaction)
ja_tu_miluju
Junior Member
hahahahaha, stoney silence...I'm sorry, that was just classic.
ja_tu_miluju
Junior Member
No way, be kind, haha, at least show enough respect to give a proper greeting.
even a smile would suffice, but don't just ignore them!
even a smile would suffice, but don't just ignore them!
Bawar
Struggling2Surrender
Wa alaikum assalam sister!
I would add one more word which Allah almighty likes.
A Muslim uses it when he/she hears or recieves a good news or when appreciating the blessings of Allah.
And that is to prasie him.
In Arabic, it is Alhamdu lellah which means all praise be to Allah.
I would add one more word which Allah almighty likes.
A Muslim uses it when he/she hears or recieves a good news or when appreciating the blessings of Allah.
And that is to prasie him.
In Arabic, it is Alhamdu lellah which means all praise be to Allah.
MubarekMuslimah
Junior Member
don't forget 'Allahu Akbar' - Allah is Greatest...
or
Subhanallah - Glory be to Allah
or
Bismillah - In the name of Allah.. (or Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim - In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate Most Merciful)
come on there's lots more - help the sister out! ( I can think of at least 2 more widely used phrases ...)
or
Subhanallah - Glory be to Allah
or
Bismillah - In the name of Allah.. (or Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim - In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate Most Merciful)
come on there's lots more - help the sister out! ( I can think of at least 2 more widely used phrases ...)
massi
Junior Member
The importance of saying salaam and returning the greeting
Question:
CAN YOU TELL ME A DETAIL INFORMATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SAYING SALAAM AND SAYING WAALAIKUM-AS-SALAAM
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
All people have the custom of greeting one another, and every group has its own distinctive greeting that distinguishes them from other people.
The Arabs used to greet one another with the words “An’im sabaahan” or “An’imu sabaahan” [equivalent to “Good morning” – Translator], using words derived from “al-ni’mah”, which means good living after the morning. The idea was that because the morning is the first part of the day, if a person encounters something good in the morning, the rest of the day will be good too.
When Islam came, Allaah prescribed that the manner of greeting among Muslims should be “Al-salaamu alaykum,” and that this greeting should only be used among Muslims and not for other nations. The meaning of salaam (literally, peace) is harmlessness, safety and protection from evil and from faults. The name al-Salaam is a Name of Allaah, may He be exalted, so the meaning of the greeting of salaam which is required among Muslims is, “May the blessing of His Name descend upon you.” The usage of the preposition ‘ala in ‘alaykum (upon you) indicates that the greeting is inclusive.
Ibn al-Qayyim said in Badaa’i' al-Fawaa’id (144):
“Allaah, the Sovereign, the Most Holy, the Peace, prescribed that the greeting among the people of Islam should be ‘al-salaamu ‘alaykum’, which is better than all the greetings of other nations which include impossible ideas or lies, such as saying, ‘May you live for a thousand years,’ or things that are not accurate, such as ‘An’im sabaahan (Good morning),’ or actions that are not right, such as prostrating in greeting. Thus the greeting of salaam is better than all of these, because it has the meaning of safety which is life, without which nothing else can be achieved. So this takes precedence over all other aims or objectives. A person has two main aims in life: to keep himself safe from evil, and to get something good. Keeping safe from evil takes precedence over getting something good…”
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) made spreading salaam a part of faith. Al-Bukhaari (12, 28 and 6236), Muslim (39), Ahmad (2/169), Abu Dawood (5494), al-Nisaa’i, (8/107) and Ibn Hibbaan (505) narrated from ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar that a man asked the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “What is the best thing in Islam?” He said, “Feeding others and giving the greeting of salaam to those whom you know and those whom you do not know.”
Ibn Hajar said in al-Fath (1/56):
“i.e., do not single out anybody out of arrogance or to impress them, but do it to honour the symbols of Islam and to foster Islamic brotherhood.”
Ibn Rajab said in al-Fath (1/43):
“The hadeeth makes the connection between feeding others and spreading salaam because this combines good actions in both word and deed, which is perfect good treatment (ihsaan). Indeed, this is the best thing that you can do in Islam after the obligatory duties.”
Al-Sanoosi said in Ikmaal al-Mu’allim (1/244):
“What is meant by salaam is the greeting between people, which sows seeds of love and friendship in their hearts, as does giving food. There may be some weakness in the heart of one of them, which is dispelled when he is greeted, or there may be some hostility, which is turned to friendship by the greeting.”
Al-Qaadi said in Ikmaal al-Mu’allim (1:276):
“Here the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was urging the believers to soften their hearts. The best Islamic attitude is to love one another and greet one another, and this is achieved by words and deeds. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) urged the Muslims to foster love between one another by exchanging gifts and food, and by spreading salaam, and he forbade the opposite, namely forsaking one another, turning away from one another, spying on one another, seeking out information about one another, stirring up trouble and being two faced.
Love is one of the duties of Islam and one of the pillars of the Islamic system. One should give salaams to those whom one knows and those whom one does not know, out of sincerity towards Allaah; one should not try to impress other people by giving salaams only to those whom one knows and no-one else. This also entails an attitude of humility and spreading the symbols of this ummah through the word of salaam.”
Thus the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) explained that this salaam spreads love and brotherhood. Muslim (54), Ahmad (2/391), and al-Tirmidhi (2513) narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread salaam amongst yourselves.”
Al-Qaadi ‘Ayaad said in al-Ikmaal (1/304):
“This is urging us to spread salaam, as mentioned above, among those whom we know and those whom we do not know. Salaam is the first level of righteousness and the first quality of brotherhood, and it is the key to creating love. By spreading salaam the Muslims’ love for one another grows stronger and they demonstrate their distinctive symbols and spread a feeling of security amongst themselves. This is the meaning of Islam.”
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) also explained the reward earned by the one who says salaam, as was reported by al-Nisaa’i in ‘Aml al-yawm wa’l-laylah (368) and al-Bukhaari in al-Adab al-Mufrad (586) and by Ibn Hibban (493). They reported from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that a man passed by the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) whilst he was sitting with some others, and said “Salaam ‘alaykum (peace be upon you).” The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “[He will have] ten hasanaat (rewards).” Another man passed by and said “Salaam ‘alaykum wa rahmat-Allaah (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allaah).” The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “[He will have] twenty hasanaat.” Another man passed by and said “Salaam ‘alaykum wa rahmat-Allaahi wa barakaatuhu (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allaah and His blessings).” The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “[He will have] thirty hasanaat.”
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) commanded us to return salaams, and made it a right and a duty. Ahmad (2/540), al-Bukhaari (1240), Muslim (2792), al-Nisaa’i in al-Yawm wa’l-Laylah (221) and Abu Dawood (5031) all reported that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The Muslim has five rights over his fellow-Muslim: he should return his salaams, visit him when he is sick, attend his funeral, accept his invitation, and pray for mercy for him [say “Yarhamuk Allaah”] when he sneezes.”
It is clear that it is obligatory to say salaam and return salaams, because by doing so a Muslim is giving you safety and you have to give him safety in return. It is as if he is saying to you, “I am giving you safety and security,” so you have to give him the same, so that he does not get suspicious or think that the one to whom he has given salaam is betraying him or ignoring him. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) told us that if Muslims are ignoring or forsaking one another, this will be put to an end when one of them gives salaam. Al-Bukhaari (6233) reported that Abu Ayyoob (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: ‘It is not permissible for a Muslim to forsake his brother for more than three days, each of them turning away from the other if they meet. The better of them is the first one to say salaam.’”
This is a brief overview of the importance of giving and returning salaam.
Islam Q&A
Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
massi
Junior Member
curious89
Junior Member
I hope this helps!
Assalamu alaikum.
Something that I've had saved on my computer. I hope it helps and please sisters and brothers correct me with any mistakes. May Allah bless you all.
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
Al-hamdulillah: Praise Allah.
We say this whenever we think of, speak of, or hear something good, to remind ourselves that everything good comes from Allah.
Al-hamdulillah 'ala kool ahal: Praise Allah in all circumstances.
We say this when something displeases us.
Allahu Akbar: Allah is the Greatest!
We exclaim this whenever we hear exciting news. Also used in meetings, to express approval of what a speaker has said.
Aoothoo billahi meen ash-shaytan ar-rajeem:
"I seek Allah's protection from Satan the accursed."
We say this when we are tempted to do something wrong, or when we are angry.
As-sallamu aleykum: Peace be unto you.
We always say this to greet another Muslim. We say the same things when parting.
We should say this when entering the house, even if we know there's nobody home.
The other Muslim answers, Wa aleykum-us-sallam. And to you be peace.
He or she may say Wa aleykum-us-sallam wa rahmattullahi wa barakatuh.
And to you be peace and Allah's mercy and blessings."
Astaghfir Allah: Allah, forgive me.
We say this whenever we become aware of or remember a sin.
Bismillah: In the name of Allah.
We say this before bathing, praying, eating, drinking, cooking, or beginning any other activity.
Hasbun Allah wa ni'am al-wakil: Allah suffices me and He is the best guardian.
We say this when we are faced with a problem for which we have no solution.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un:
Truly we belong to Allah and truly to Him shall we return.
We say this when we hear that someone has died, or when we are faced with something difficult or unpleasant. See the Holy Qur'an, "Surat-al-Baqarah" (The Cow), 2: 155-157.
Insha'Allah: If Allah is willing.
We say this to remind ourselves that, although we fully intend to do something, Allah may have another plan. See the Holy Qur'an, "Surat-al-Kahf", (The Cave), 18: 23-24.
Jazak Allah Khair: May Allah reward you.
This is the best way of thanking someone.
La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah: There is no power or glory except for Allah's.
We say this when we hear bad news or are disappointed.
Ma sha Allah: This is according to Allah's will.
We say this when we notice something attractive, desirable, or admirable.
Saying this protects people against the evil effects of envy.
Mubarak!: May Allah bless you.
We say this to congratulate a person for any good news or happy event.
We also say Ramadan Mubarak! and Eid Mubarak!
Sall-Allahu aleyhi wa sallam: Allah, bless him and grant him peace.
We say this whenever we mention any of Allah's prophets or angels.
See the Holy Qur’an, Surat-al-Ahzaab (The Clans), 33: 56.
Subhan Allah: Glory to Allah.
We say this whenever we are surprised by any of Allah's wonderful works.
Also often used when we notice a human being's mistake, especially during the prayer.
When someone sneezes, he should say, Al-hamdulillah! Praise Allah! .
Everyone who hears him should say, Yarhamak Allah, May Allah have mercy on you.
Assalamu alaikum.
Something that I've had saved on my computer. I hope it helps and please sisters and brothers correct me with any mistakes. May Allah bless you all.
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
Al-hamdulillah: Praise Allah.
We say this whenever we think of, speak of, or hear something good, to remind ourselves that everything good comes from Allah.
Al-hamdulillah 'ala kool ahal: Praise Allah in all circumstances.
We say this when something displeases us.
Allahu Akbar: Allah is the Greatest!
We exclaim this whenever we hear exciting news. Also used in meetings, to express approval of what a speaker has said.
Aoothoo billahi meen ash-shaytan ar-rajeem:
"I seek Allah's protection from Satan the accursed."
We say this when we are tempted to do something wrong, or when we are angry.
As-sallamu aleykum: Peace be unto you.
We always say this to greet another Muslim. We say the same things when parting.
We should say this when entering the house, even if we know there's nobody home.
The other Muslim answers, Wa aleykum-us-sallam. And to you be peace.
He or she may say Wa aleykum-us-sallam wa rahmattullahi wa barakatuh.
And to you be peace and Allah's mercy and blessings."
Astaghfir Allah: Allah, forgive me.
We say this whenever we become aware of or remember a sin.
Bismillah: In the name of Allah.
We say this before bathing, praying, eating, drinking, cooking, or beginning any other activity.
Hasbun Allah wa ni'am al-wakil: Allah suffices me and He is the best guardian.
We say this when we are faced with a problem for which we have no solution.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un:
Truly we belong to Allah and truly to Him shall we return.
We say this when we hear that someone has died, or when we are faced with something difficult or unpleasant. See the Holy Qur'an, "Surat-al-Baqarah" (The Cow), 2: 155-157.
Insha'Allah: If Allah is willing.
We say this to remind ourselves that, although we fully intend to do something, Allah may have another plan. See the Holy Qur'an, "Surat-al-Kahf", (The Cave), 18: 23-24.
Jazak Allah Khair: May Allah reward you.
This is the best way of thanking someone.
La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah: There is no power or glory except for Allah's.
We say this when we hear bad news or are disappointed.
Ma sha Allah: This is according to Allah's will.
We say this when we notice something attractive, desirable, or admirable.
Saying this protects people against the evil effects of envy.
Mubarak!: May Allah bless you.
We say this to congratulate a person for any good news or happy event.
We also say Ramadan Mubarak! and Eid Mubarak!
Sall-Allahu aleyhi wa sallam: Allah, bless him and grant him peace.
We say this whenever we mention any of Allah's prophets or angels.
See the Holy Qur’an, Surat-al-Ahzaab (The Clans), 33: 56.
Subhan Allah: Glory to Allah.
We say this whenever we are surprised by any of Allah's wonderful works.
Also often used when we notice a human being's mistake, especially during the prayer.
When someone sneezes, he should say, Al-hamdulillah! Praise Allah! .
Everyone who hears him should say, Yarhamak Allah, May Allah have mercy on you.
cup of islam
Junior Member
Just think sister everytime you say Salam Alkium from your heart
or say it back to someone you get deeds so SALAM ALKIUM!!!!
or say it back to someone you get deeds so SALAM ALKIUM!!!!
Musulmanin
Junior Member
salam alleikum ukhti (sister)
just wanted to welcome you back to Islam (we believe all people were born muslims-believing in Oneness of Allah).
here is something new:
"Jazakallah khair" means May Allah reward you handsomely
just wanted to welcome you back to Islam (we believe all people were born muslims-believing in Oneness of Allah).
here is something new:
"Jazakallah khair" means May Allah reward you handsomely
binte-AkhlaqAhmd
LoVe AlLaH aLlWaYs..
:salam2:sister
wecome to ISLAM Ya Ukhti.....
1 word from my side tooo......
ALHAMDULILLAH = All praises belong to ALLAH!!!
:salam2:
wecome to ISLAM Ya Ukhti.....
1 word from my side tooo......
ALHAMDULILLAH = All praises belong to ALLAH!!!
:salam2:
Peace be upon you !
Peace be upon you sister,
My dear brothers and sisters have given you a lot but this brother is going to ask you something and that is not much but just a simple question ....
Sister have you embraced Islam ???
P.S. I am asking this question on the basis of your previous posts.
Peace be upon you sister,
My dear brothers and sisters have given you a lot but this brother is going to ask you something and that is not much but just a simple question ....
Sister have you embraced Islam ???
P.S. I am asking this question on the basis of your previous posts.
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