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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