Dua greeting someone
When you meet a Muslim.
Arabic
How to say it
as-sa-laa-mu 'a-lay-kum wa raḥ-ma-tul-laa-hi wa ba-ra-kaa-tuh
Meaning
“Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.”
The reply is: wa 'a-lay-ku-mus sa-laam wa raḥ-ma-tul-laa-hi wa ba-ra-kaa-tuh (and upon you be peace...).
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