Aleikum

/ɑːˈleɪkəm/ noun

Definition

The Arabic greeting phrase 'assalamu aleikum' meaning 'peace be upon you,' often shortened to just this portion.

Etymology

From Arabic 'as-salāmu ʿalaikum,' where 'salaam' means peace and 'alaikum' means 'upon you.' It's a traditional Islamic greeting used for over 1,400 years.

Kelly Says

This greeting is so important in Islamic culture that when someone says it, the response is 'wa alaikum assalam' (and upon you be peace), making it a beautiful two-part blessing exchange.

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