What does Wa Alaykum Assalam mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Wa Alaykum Assalam (وعليكم السلام) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Wa Alaykum Assalam

Wa 'alaykum as-salam: the reply to the greeting of Islam, meaning: and upon you be likewise safety and peace.
When to say it? In answer to the greeting

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