![]() We Muslims regularly violate this ‘universal law’ and if you’ve been around you’ve likely heard the Islamic greeting Salam (2 syllables) transform to Assalamualaikum (7 syllables). People like shortcuts in order to save time and precious calories, so the phrase ‘what do you think’ naturally shrinks to become whadaya think, ‘I do not know’ becomes I dunno, and ‘I’m going to find it’ (5 syllables long) becomes I’m-a find it (3 syllables short). Now, you may have been under the assumption that language and speech tends to favor words getting shorter and shorter. Jewish people say shalom, meaning peace, and Arab speaking countries say Salam, also meaning peace. Powerful Video by Mufti Menk Explaining the Beauty of Greeting Each OtherĮvery sect has their own customary way of greeting each other.Hadith and Benefits of Saying Salam According to the Prophet (saws).Reply With Waalaikumsalam Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. ![]()
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