Peaceful Holy Islam.
Peaceful Holy Islam
١. بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِِ ◯
(Sūra 59: Hashr, or The Gathering (or Banishment)
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلاَمُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلاَمُ تَبَارَكْتَ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ
Transliteration: Allahumma Antas-Salam wa minkas-salam. Tabarakta ya Dhal-jalali wal- ikram.
Allahumma Antas Salam Dua – English Translation:
“O Allah, You are As-Salam, From You is all peace, blessed are You O Possessor of majesty and honour”
Reference:
This dua is referenced in different hadiths of Ibn Majah, At-Tirmidhi, and An-Nasa’i. It is graded as authentic or Sahih (Darussalam).
What is meaning of
السَّلاَمُ ?
AS-SALAM means The Giver of Peace and is one of the ninety names of Allah.
Whenever they kindle a fire of war, Allah extinguishes it; and they
strive to create disorder in the earth, and Allah loves not those who
create disorder.”
Surah Al-Ma’idah – 5:65
- 1.freedom from disturbance;tranquility
- 1.informal•USused as a friendly greet
- archaicused as an order to remain silent."peace, be still!"
Concept of Peace
Peace is a concept of societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. In a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (such as war) and freedom from fear of violence between individuals or groups.
"Psychological
peace" (such as peaceful thinking and emotions) is perhaps less well
defined, yet often a necessary precursor to establishing "behavioral
peace". Peaceful behavior sometimes results from a "peaceful inner
disposition". Some have expressed the belief that peace can be initiated
with certain inner qualities—such as tranquility, forbearance, respect for
others, compassion, self-control, courage, moderation, forgiveness, good temper,
caution, and perspective—that do not depend upon the uncertainties of daily
life. The acquisition of such a peaceful internal disposition for oneself and
others can contribute to resolving otherwise seemingly irreconcilable
conflicts.(Source:Wikipedia, Encyclopedia).
Etymology
The
term 'peace' originates most recently from the Anglo-French pes, and the Old French pais, meaning
"peace, reconciliation, silence, agreement" (11th century).[
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December 2020.
- "International Day of
Peace 2020 Poster" (PDF).
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September 2020.
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· "peace". Online Etymology Dictionary. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013] The Anglo-French term pes itself comes from the Latin pax, meaning "peace, compact, agreement, treaty of peace, tranquility, absence of hostility, harmony."
The English word came into use in various personal greetings from c. 1300 as a translation of the Hebrew word shalom, which, according to Jewish theology, comes from a Hebrew verb meaning 'to be complete, whole'.[ Benner, Jeff. "Ancient Hebrew Word Meanings: Peace ~ shalom". Ancient Hebrew Research centre. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014.] Although "peace" is the usual translation, it is an incomplete one, because shalom, which is also cognate with the Arabic salaam, has multiple other meanings in addition to peace, including justice, good health, safety, well-being, prosperity, equity, security, good fortune, and friendliness, as well as simply the greetings, "hello" and "goodbye".["Peace Sign". Inner Peace Zone. 28 August 2021. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.]
On a personal level, peaceful behaviors are kind, considerate, respectful, just, and tolerant of others' beliefs and behaviors – tending to manifest goodwill. This latter understanding of peace can also pertain to an individual's introspective sense or concept of her/himself, as in being "at peace" in one's own mind, as found in European references from c. 1200. The early English term is also used in the sense of "quiet", reflecting calm, serene, and meditative approaches to family or group relationships that avoid quarreling and seek tranquility — an absence of disturbance or agitation.
10 Lines on Peace and Harmony
1) Peace and harmony mean living together without violence.
2) It is very necessary for the growth and development of the nation.
3) Every religion in this world teaches us to live in peace and harmony.
4) Wars can only cause destruction and the loss of lives.
5) Peace and harmony can help in getting inner satisfaction.
6) It is important to treat everyone equally.
7) There must be proper justice to maintain the law and order in the nation.
8) Peace and harmony promote unity among people.
9) When there is unity among people they can live happily.
10) It is our duty to maintain peace and harmony in society.
20 Lines on Peace and Harmony
1) Peace and harmony refer to the state without any conflicts, fights or disturbances.
2) Peace and harmony make a nation to prosper and grow in a very peaceful manner.
3) Peace and harmony depend upon social, economic, political and religious factors of the nation.
4) It is the need of the hour for many nations in today’s increasingly complex world.
5) Peace and harmony bring stability and order in society.
6) It also helps in the survival and development of mankind.
7) Peace and harmony help in dealing with many disputes through negotiation and peaceful dialogues.
8) In India, peace, and harmony are maintained by the guiding principles of the Indian constitution.
9) Peace and harmony are promoted by the concept of secularism meaning treating all religions equally in a state.
10) Terrorism, religion, politics, inflation, caste reservation system are the factors disrupting peace and harmony.
11) Peace and harmony are largely impacted by terrorist attacks happening mainly due to the radicalization of young minds.
12) People fight in the name of religion leading to the spread of communalism and hampering peace and harmony of the region.
13) The rise in prices of essential commodities popularly known as inflation may also disrupt the peace and harmony in the society.
14) The reservation in jobs basis caste system in India has caused many stirs over a period of time hampering peace and harmony across the nation.
15) Unemployment, illiteracy, and poverty raise the crime rate in any country destabilizing it further affecting peace and harmony.
16) Peace and harmony promote the protection of the environment and lead to balanced sustainable development.
17) Peace and harmony help in protecting the rights of the citizen and lead to a violence-free democratic society.
18) The role of civil society and the government is huge in maintaining law and order in the state thereby ensuring peace and harmony to all.
19) Peace and harmony help in improving the business and economy thereby solving the problems of unemployment.
20) It also leads to the overall well being of human beings as it eliminates anxieties, fear, and worries.
Every individual in the country should take responsibility of ensuring peace and harmony in society. The government, civil societies and NGO’s should work in collaboration to maintain harmony in the society. Every step should be taken by the people to ensure peace and harmony in the country. Any conflicts or issues
5 Lines on Peace and Harmony
1) It is necessary for healthy human survival.
2) It also helps in the growth of the nation.
3) It means free from fights and disturbances.
4) It promotes stability in society.
5) Respect is necessary for peace and harmony.
Islam and the Peace
Salam (Arabic: سلام, salām), sometimes spelled salaam, is an Arabic word that literally means "peace", but is also used as a general greeting, above all in Arabian countries and by the Muslim countries around the world in general.
As-salamu ʿalaykum (ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ) is a greeting in Arabic that means "peace be upon you". The greeting is a standard salutation among Muslims, whether socially or within worship and other contexts. The typical response to the greeting is wa-ʿalaykumu as-salām (وَعَلَيْكُمُ ٱلسَّلَامُ; "and upon you be peace"). The full version of the greeting is as-salamu ʿalaykum wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh (ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُم وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ, "peace be upon you, as well as the mercy of God and His blessings"), with the full response being wa-ʿalaykum as-salam wa-rahmatullahi wa-barakatuh (وَعَلَيْكُمُ ٱلسَّلَامُ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ). It is also preferred to use the greeting when arriving and also while leaving. It was reported that Abu Hurairah said "When one of you joins a gathering, let him say 'Peace'. When he wants to get up and leave, let him say 'Peace'. The former is not more important than the latter" (Hasan hadith reported in Jāmiʿ at-Tirmidhi).
- According to hadith, Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) was asked who should begin the greeting and he said, "The one who is riding should greet the one who is walking and the one who is walking should greet the one who is sitting and the smaller group should greet the larger group" (Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, 6234; Muslim, 2160).
- It is also stated that one should give the Salam greeting upon entering a house. This is based upon a verse of the Quran: "But when you enter the houses, greet one another with a greeting from God blessed and good" (An-Nur24:61).
- Shortening the greeting to acronyms, such as A.S., As'kum (in Malaysia), or AsA is becoming common amongst Internet users in chat rooms and by people using SMS. This trend is similar to writing (S) or SAWS in place of ṣallá l-Lāhi ʿalayhi wa s-salām. (Source: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salam).
In addition, As-Salam is one of the 99 Names of God.
The religious name
of Holy Islam
derived from the root word salam
which literally means peace. Quran states "Those who have believed and whose hearts are
assured by the remembrance of Allah. Unquestionably, by the remembrance of
Allah, hearts are assured" [Quran 13:28] and stated
"O you who have believed, when you are told, 'Space yourselves' in
assemblies, then make space; Allah will make space for you. And when you are
told, 'Arise,' then arise; Allah will raise those who have believed among you
and those who were given knowledge, by degrees. And Allah is Acquainted with
what you do." [Quran 58:11]
References
Importance of Salam in Islam
Question
Can you tell me detailed information on the importance of saying salam and saying wa-alaikum as-salam?
Summary of answer
Answer
Praise be to Allah.
As-salamu alaykum (Arabic: ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ, as-salāmu ʿalaykum, Arabic: [as.sa.laː.mu ʕa.laj.kum] (
listen)), also written salamun alaykum and typically rendered in English as salam alaykum, is a greeting in Arabic that means 'Peace be upon you'. The salām (سَلَام, meaning 'peace') has become a religious salutation for Muslims[1][2] worldwide when greeting each other, though its use as a greeting pre-dates Islam, and is also common among Arabic speakers of other religions (such as Arab Christians and Mizrahi Jews).
In colloquial speech, often only the first part of the phrase (so: salām, 'peace') is used to greet a person. The typical response to the greeting is wa ʿalaykumu s-salām (وَعَلَيْكُمُ ٱلسَّلَامُ, Arabic: [wa ʔa.laj.kum mus.sa.laːm] (listen), 'and peace be upon you'). The complete phrase is as-salāmu ʿalaykum wa-raḥmatu -llāhi wa-barakātuhū (ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ, [as.sa.laː.mu ʕa.laj.kum wa.raħ.ma.tu‿ɫ.ɫaː.hi wa.ba.ra.kaː.tu.huː]), 'Peace be upon you, as well as the mercy of God and his blessings'.
This greeting in its abbreviated form, salām [3](سَلَام), has come to be used as the general salutation in other languages as well.
Cognate Semitic language parallels include the Aramaic/Classical Syriac šlāmā ʿalḵōn (ܫܠܵܡܵܐ ܥܲܠܟ݂ܘܿܢ), and the Hebrew shalom aleichem (שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם shālôm ʻalêḵem).[4][5] In Christian denominations that perform Mass or other liturgical services, the priest or pastor and the congregation often use the salutation, "peace be with you", sometimes replying, "and also with you".
Salam In Islam
According to Islamic tradition, the origin of the greeting "Peace be upon you" dates back to the first human, Adam:
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah said: Go and greet with peace these groups of assembled angels and listen to how they greet you, for this will be the greeting among your progeny. Adam said: Peace be upon you. The angels said: Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah. Thus, they added the mercy of Allah” [6]
The final Prophet said, “None of you will enter paradise until you believe and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread salaam amongst yourselves.” [7]
It is also stated that one should give the Salam greeting upon entering a house. This is based upon a verse of the Quran: "However, when you enter houses, greet one another with a greeting ˹of peace˺ from Allah, blessed and good. This is how Allah makes His revelations clear to you, so perhaps you will understand." (An-Nur 24:61).[8]
The phrase appears a total of 7 times in the Quran, each time as salamun ʿalaykum (Arabic: سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمْ). In Classical Arabic, used in the Qur'an and early Hadith manuscripts, the phrase is spelled as ٱلسَّلَٰمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَتُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَٰتُهُ. In Rasm, it is written as السلم علىکم ورحمٮ الله وٮرکٮه.
وَإِذَا جَآءَكَ ٱلَّذِينَ يُؤْمِنُونَ بِآيَاتِنَا فَقُلْ سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمْ ۖ كَتَبَ رَبُّكُمْ عَلَىٰ نَفْسِهِ ٱلرَّحْمَةَ ۖ أَنَّهُۥ مَنْ عَمِلَ مِنكُمْ سُوٓءًۢا بِجَهَالَةٍۢ ثُمَّ تَابَ مِنۢ بَعْدِهِۦ وَأَصْلَحَ فَأَنَّهُۥ غَفُورٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ
“When those who have faith in Our signs come to you, say, ‘Peace to you! Your Lord has made mercy incumbent upon Himself: whoever of you commits an evil [deed] out of ignorance and then repents after that and reforms, then He is indeed All-Forgiving, All-Merciful.’”
- Surah Al-A'raf (7), Ayah 46:
وَبَيْنَهُمَا حِجَابٌۭ ۚ وَعَلَى ٱلْأَعْرَافِ رِجَالٌۭ يَعْرِفُونَ كُلًّۢا بِسِيمَاهُمْ ۚ وَنَادَوْا۟ أَصْحَابَ ٱلْجَنَّةِ أَن سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمْ ۚ لَمْ يَدْخُلُوهَا وَهُمْ يَطْمَعُونَ
“And there will be a veil between them. And on the Elevations will be certain men who recognize each of them by their mark. They will call out to the inhabitants of paradise, ‘Peace be to you!’ They will not have entered it, though they would be eager to do so.”
- Surah Ar-Ra'd (13), Ayah 24:
سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُم بِمَا صَبَرْتُمْ ۚ فَنِعْمَ عُقْبَى ٱلدَّارِ
“‘Peace be to you, for your patience.’ How excellent is the reward of the [ultimate] abode!”
- Surah An-Nahl (16), Ayah 32:
ٱلَّذِينَ تَتَوَفَّاهُمُ ٱلْمَلَائِكَةُ طَيِّبِينَ ۙ يَقُولُونَ سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمُ ٱدْخُلُوا۟ ٱلْجَنَّةَ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ
“Those whom the angels take away while they are pure. They say [to them], ‘Peace be to you! Enter paradise because of what you used to do.’”
- Surah Maryam (19), Ayah 47:
قَالَ سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكَ ۖ سَأَسْتَغْفِرُ لَكَ رَبِّي ۖ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ بِي حَفِيًّۭا
“He said, ‘Peace be to you! I shall plead with my Lord to forgive you. Indeed He is gracious to me.’”
- Surah Al-Qasas (28), Ayah 55:
وَإِذَا سَمِعُوا۟ ٱللَّغْوَ أَعْرَضُوا۟ عَنْهُ وَقَالُوا۟ لَنَا أَعْمَالُنَا وَلَكُمْ أَعْمَالُكُمْ سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمْ لَا نَبْتَغِي ٱلْجَاهِلِينَ
“And when they hear vain talk, they avoid it and say, ‘Our deeds belong to us, and your deeds belong to you. Peace be to you. We do not court the ignorant.’”
- Surah Az-Zumar (39), Ayah 73:
وَسِيقَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّقَوْا۟ رَبَّهُمْ إِلَى ٱلْجَنَّةِ زُمَرًا ۖ حَتَّىٰ إِذَا جَآءُوهَا وَفُتِحَتْ أَبْوَابُهَا وَقَالَ لَهُمْ خَزَنَتُهَا سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمْ طِبْتُمْ فَٱدْخُلُوهَا خَالِدِينَ
“Those who are wary of their Lord will be led to paradise in throngs. When they reach it, and its gates are opened, its keepers will say to them, ‘Peace be to you! You are welcome! Enter it to remain [forever].’
What are seven Ayats of Salam?
سَلَامٌ قَوْلًا مِّن رَّبٍّ رَّحِيمٍ
(সুরাঃ ইয়াসিন ,আয়াত নংঃ ৫৮)
দ্বিতীয় সালাম
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ نُوحٍ فِي الْعَالَمِينَ
(সুরাঃ আস – সাফফাত ,আয়াত নংঃ ৭৯)
তৃতীয় সালাম
আরবি উচ্চারণ
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
(সুরাঃ আস – সাফফাত ,আয়াত নংঃ ১০৯)
চতুর্থ সালাম
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ مُوسَىٰ وَهَارُونَ
(সুরাঃ আস – সাফফাত,আয়াত নংঃ ১২০
পঞ্চম সালাম
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ إِلْ يَاسِينَ
(সুরাঃ আস – সাফফাত ,আয়াত নংঃ ১৩০)
ষষ্ঠ সালাম
سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمْ طِبْتُمْ فَادْخُلُوهَا خَالِدِينَ
( সুরাঃ আয -যুমার ,আয়াত নংঃ ০৬)
সপ্তম সালাম
سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ
(সুরাঃ আল – কদর ,আয়াত নংঃ ০৫)
আয়াতে শিফা, রোগ নিরাময়ে আয়াতে শিফার বিকল্প নেই।
মুনজিয়াত (সাত আয়াত)
আল কুরআনের নিম্নলিখিত ছয়টি সূরার সাতটি আয়াতকে মুনজিয়াত নামকরণ করা হয়েছে। প্রখ্যাত স্বপ্নের ব্যাখ্যাকার আব্দুল্লাহ ইবনে সিরিন রাহ.-এর অভিজ্ঞতা থেকে বিভিন্ন সমস্যা, বিপদাপদ, জটিলতা, দুশ্চিন্তা ও অসুবিধা দূরীকরণে এ সাতটি আয়াত ফলপ্রসু হিসাবে প্রমাণিত হয়েছে। উক্ত পবিত্র সাতটি আয়াত হ'ল: -
বিসমিল্লাহির রাহমানীর রাহীম
বল, আমাদের জন্য
আল্লাহ যা নিরদৃষ্ট করেছেন তা ব্যতীত আমাদের অন্য কিছু হবে না। তিনি আমাদের
করমোবিধায়ক এবং আল্লাহর উপর মুমিনদের নিরভর করা উচিৎ। [1) তাওবা আয়াত 51]
বিসমিল্লাহির রাহমানীর রাহীম
এবং আল্লাহ তোমাকে ক্লেশ দিলে তিনি ব্যতীত তা মোচনকারী কেউ নেই এবং আল্লাহ
যদি তোমার মঙ্গল চান তবে তাঁর অনুগ্রহ রদ/রহিত করার কেউ নেই। তাঁর
বান্দাদের মধ্যে যাকে ইচ্ছা তিনি মঙ্গল দান করেন। তিনি ক্ষমাশীল, পরম
দয়ালু। [2) ইউনূস আয়াত 107]
বিসমিল্লাহির রাহমানীর রাহীম
পৃথিবীতে বিচরণকারী সকলের জীবিকার দায়িত্ব আল্লাহরই। তিনি তাদের স্থায়ী ও
অস্থায়ী অবস্থিতি সম্বন্ধে অবহিত; সুস্পষ্ট কিতাবে সবকিছুই আছে। [3) হুদ
আয়াত 6]
বিসমিল্লাহির রাহমানীর রাহীম
আমি নিরভর করি আমার ও
তোমাদের প্রতিপালক আল্লাহর উপর; এমন কোনো জীব/বিচরণকারী নেই, যে তার
পুরোআয়ত্তাধীন নয় {সকলের ঝুটি ধারণ করে রেখেছেন}; নিশ্চয় আমার প্রতিপালক
আছেন সরল পথে। [3) হুদ আয়াত 56]
বিসমিল্লাহির রাহমানীর রাহীম
আর বহু জীব /প্রাণী আছে যারা নিজেদের খাদ্য সংগ্রহ করে রাখে না। আল্লাহই
জীবিকা দান করেন তাদেরকে ও তোমাদেরকে; এবং তিনি সবকিচু শুনেন ও সব কিছু
অবগত। [5) আল আনকাবুত আয়াত 60]
বিসমিল্লাহির রাহমানীর রাহীম
তুমি যদি তাদেরকে জিজ্ঞাসা করো, আকাশমন্ডলী ও পৃথিবী কে সৃষ্টি করেছেন?
তারা অবশ্যই বলবে, আল্লাহ। বল, তোমরা ভেবে দেখেছো কি? আল্লাহ আমার অনিষ্ট
চাইলে তোমরা আল্লাহর পরিবরতে যাদেরকে ডাকো তারা কি সে অনিষ্ট দূর করতে
পারবে? অথবা তিনি আমার প্রতি অনুগ্রহ করতে চাইলে তারা কি সে অনুগ্রহ
রদ/রহিত করতে পারবে? বল, আমার জন্য আল্লাহই যথেষ্ট। ভরসাকারীগণ
তাঁরই/আল্লাহরই উপর ভরসা করে। [7) আজ জুমার আয়াত 38]
الآيات المنجيات هي: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
- (قُل لَّن يُصِيبَنَا إِلَّا مَا كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَنَا هُوَ مَوْلَانَا ۚ وَعَلَى اللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ)1ـ
- (2ـ وَإِن يَمْسَسْكَ اللَّهُ بِضُرٍّ فَلَا كَاشِفَ لَهُ إِلَّا هُوَ ۖ وَإِن يُرِدْكَ بِخَيْرٍ فَلَا رَادَّ لِفَضْلِهِ ۚ يُصِيبُ بِهِ مَن يَشَاءُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ ۚ وَهُوَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ)
- (وَمَا مِن دَابَّةٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ إِلَّا عَلَى اللَّهِ رِزْقُهَا وَيَعْلَمُ مُسْتَقَرَّهَا وَمُسْتَوْدَعَهَا ۚ كُلٌّ فِي كِتَابٍ مُّبِينٍ)3 ـ
- (إِنِّي تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّي وَرَبِّكُمْ مَا مِنْ دَابَّةٍ إِلا هُوَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ) 4ـ
- (وَكَأَيِّن مِّن دَابَّةٍ لَّا تَحْمِلُ رِزْقَهَا اللَّهُ يَرْزُقُهَا وَإِيَّاكُمْ ۚ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ)5 ـ
- (مَّا يَفْتَحِ اللَّهُ لِلنَّاسِ مِن رَّحْمَةٍ فَلَا مُمْسِكَ لَهَا ۖ وَمَا يُمْسِكْ فَلَا مُرْسِلَ لَهُ مِن بَعْدِهِ ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ)6 ـ
- (7 ـ وَلَئِن سَأَلْتَهُم مَّنْ خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ لَيَقُولُنَّ اللَّهُ قُلْ أَفَرَأَيْتُم مَّا تَدْعُونَ مِن دُونِ اللَّهِ إِنْ أَرَادَنِيَ اللَّهُ بِضُرٍّ هَلْ هُنَّ كَاشِفَاتُ ضُرِّهِ أَوْ أَرَادَنِي بِرَحْمَةٍ هَلْ هُنَّ مُمْسِكَاتُ رَحْمَتِهِ قُلْ حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ يَتَوَكَّلُ الْمُتَوَكِّلُونَ)
Other variants, such as salamun ʿalā (سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ), or the term salam (سَلَام) alone is also mentioned in several other Ayahs of the Qur'an.
Wa ʿalaykumu s-salam (وَعَلَيْكُمُ ٱلسَّلَامُ) is an Arabic greeting often used by Muslims around the world translating to "may peace be upon you". It is a blessing given to another. It is the standard response to the As-salamu alaykum (ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ) greeting.[1][2] The greetings are intentional communications to acknowledge someone's presence or to make someone feel welcomed. They are used prior to a conversation and are said to be good manners. The greeting is considered an important Islamic duty and obligation. "Salam" has been a standard salutation among Muslims. The greeting is regularly exchanged during Muslim lectures and sermons.[1] The complete form is "Wa ʿalaykumu s-salāmu wa-raḥmatu -llāhi wa-barakātuhū" (وَعَلَيْكُمُ ٱلسَّلَامُ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّٰهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ, "And upon you be peace, as well as the mercy of God and his blessings").
Literary meaning
"Salam" literally means "peace". The word "Islam" is also derived from it. In a wider sense "salam" means harmlessness, safety and protection from evil and from faults. As-Salaam is also one of the Names of Allah.[3]
The greeting should be used both when arriving and when leaving. It was reported that Abu Hurayrah said "When one of you joins a gathering, let him say salaam. When he wants to get up and leave, let him say salaam. The former is not more important than the latter." (Hasan hadith reported in Jāmi` al-Tirmidhi.)[citation needed]
According to hadith, Muhammad was asked who should "begin" the salam greeting and he said:
The one who is riding should greet the one who is walking and the one who is walking should greet the one who is sitting and the smaller group should greet the larger group.
- — Saheeh - Al-Bukhaari, 6234; Muslim, 2160[4]
It is also stated that one should give the Salam greeting upon entering a house. This is based upon the verse of the Qur'an:
But when you enter the houses, greet one another with a greeting from Allah (i.e. say: Assalaamu ‘Aleykum—peace be on you), blessed and go
od.
- — Al-Noor 24:61[5]
Religious scholars differ as to whether Muslims may initiate the saying of salaam to members of other faiths.[6] The Qur'an says: "When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally" (al-Nisa’ 4:86).[7]
Usage by non-Arabic speakers
Custom of greeting before Islam
All people have the custom of greeting one another, and every group has its own distinctive greeting that distinguishes them from other people.
The Arabs used to greet one another with the words An`im sabahan or An`imu sabahan [equivalent to Good morning, Translator], using words derived from al-ni`mah, which means good living after the morning. The idea was that because the morning is the first part of the day, if a person encounters something good in the morning, the rest of the day will be good too.
Manner of greeting among Muslims
When Islam came, Allah prescribed that the manner of greeting among Muslims should be Al-salamu ‘alaykum, and that this greeting should only be used among Muslims and not for other nations.
The meaning of salam (literally, peace) is harmlessness, safety and protection from evil and from faults.
The name al-Salam is a Name of Allah, may He be exalted, so the meaning of the greeting of salam which is required among Muslims is, May the blessing of His Name descend upon you. The usage of the preposition ‘ala in ‘alaykum (upon you) indicates that the greeting is inclusive.
Ibn al-Qayyim said in Badai' al-Fawaid (144):
“Allah, the Sovereign, the Most Holy, the Peace, prescribed that the greeting among the people of Islam should be al-salamu ‘alaykum, which is better than all the greetings of other nations which include impossible ideas or lies, such as saying, May you live for a thousand years, or things that are not accurate, such as An`im sabahan (Good morning), or actions that are not right, such as prostrating in greeting. Thus the greeting of salam is better than all of these, because it has the meaning of safety which is life, without which nothing else can be achieved. So this takes precedence over all other aims or objectives. A person has two main aims in life: to keep himself safe from evil, and to get something good. Keeping safe from evil takes precedence over getting something good.”
Importance of salam in Islam
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) made spreading salam a part of faith. Al-Bukhari (12, 28 and 6236), Muslim (39), Ahmad (2/169), Abu Dawud (5494), al-Nasai, (8/107) and Ibn Hibban (505) narrated from ‘Abd-Allah ibn ‘Umar that a man asked the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): What is the best thing in Islam?, He said: Feeding others and giving the greeting of salam to those whom you know and those whom you do not know.
Ibn Hajar said in al-Fath (1/56):
“I.e., do not single out anybody out of arrogance or to impress them, but do it to honour the symbols of Islam and to foster Islamic brotherhood.”
Ibn Rajab said in al-Fath (1/43):
“The hadith makes the connection between feeding others and spreading salam because this combines good actions in both word and deed, which is perfect good treatment (ihsan). Indeed, this is the best thing that you can do in Islam after the obligatory duties.”
Al-Sanusi said in Ikmal al-Mu’allim (1/244):
“What is meant by salam is the greeting between people, which sows seeds of love and friendship in their hearts, as does giving food. There may be some weakness in the heart of one of them, which is dispelled when he is greeted, or there may be some hostility, which is turned to friendship by the greeting.”
Al-Qadi said in Ikmal al-Mu’allim (1:276):
“Here the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was urging the believers to soften their hearts. The best Islamic attitude is to love one another and greet one another, and this is achieved by words and deeds.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) urged the Muslims to foster love between one another by exchanging gifts and food, and by spreading salam , and he forbade the opposite, namely forsaking one another, turning away from one another, spying on one another, seeking out information about one another, stirring up trouble and being two faced.
Love is one of the duties of Islam and one of the pillars of the Islamic system. One should give salams to those whom one knows and those whom one does not know, out of sincerity towards Allah; one should not try to impress other people by giving salams only to those whom one knows and no-one else. This also entails an attitude of humility and spreading the symbols of this ummah through the word of salam.
Thus the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) explained that this salam spreads love and brotherhood. Muslim (54), Ahmad (2/391), and al-Tirmidhi (2513) narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you about something which, if you do it, you will love one another? Spread salam amongst yourselves.”
Al-Qadi ‘Iyad said in al-Ikmal (1/304):
“This is urging us to spread salam, as mentioned above, among those whom we know and those whom we do not know. Salam is the first level of righteousness and the first quality of brotherhood, and it is the key to creating love. By spreading salam the Muslims’ love for one another grows stronger and they demonstrate their distinctive symbols and spread a feeling of security amongst themselves. This is the meaning of Islam.
Reward for giving salam
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also explained the reward earned by the one who says salam, as was reported by al-Nasai in ‘Amal al-yawm wal-laylah (368) and al-Bukhari in al-Adab al-Mufrad (586) and by Ibn Hibban (493). They reported from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man passed by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) whilst he was sitting with some others, and said Salam ‘alaykum (peace be upon you). The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, [He will have] ten hasanat (rewards). Another man passed by and said Salam ‘alaykum wa rahmat-Allah (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah). The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, [He will have] twenty hasanat. Another man passed by and said Salam ‘alaykum wa rahmat-Allahi wa barakatuhu (peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings). The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, [He will have] thirty hasanat.
Importance of returning salam
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) commanded us to return salams , and made it a right and a duty. Ahmad (2/540), al-Bukhari (1240), Muslim (2792), al-Nsai in al-Yawm wal-Laylah (221) and Abu Dawud (5031) all reported that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: The Muslim has five rights over his fellow-Muslim: he should return his salams, visit him when he is sick, attend his funeral, accept his invitation, and pray for mercy for him [say Yarhamuk Allah] when he sneezes.
It is clear that it is obligatory to return salams, because by doing so a Muslim is giving you safety and you have to give him safety in return. It is as if he is saying to you, I am giving you safety and security, so you have to give him the same, so that he does not get suspicious or think that the one to whom he has given salam is betraying him or ignoring him. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) told us that if Muslims are ignoring or forsaking one another, this will be put to an end when one of them gives salam. Al-Bukhari (6233) reported that Abu Ayyub (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: It is not permissible for a Muslim to forsake his brother for more than three days, each of them turning away from the other if they meet. The better of them is the first one to say salam.
For more about salam, please see these answers: 48966 , 11559 , and 31064 .
Also, please see this category: Manners of Greeting with Salam
Source: Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid
Courtesy of : https://islamqa.info/en/answers/4596/importance-of-salam-in-islam
Question
Kindly confirm the source and authenticity of the following du’a which I recite after Fard Salah
“Allahumma antas salam wa minkas
salam tabrakta Ya dhal Jalali wal ikram”
Answer
Sayyiduna Thawban (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would complete his Salah, he would recite ‘Astaghfirullah’ thrice and say:
‘Allahumma antas salam wa minkas salam tabarakta (ya) dhal jalali wal ikram’
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 591)
Translation
O Allah, You are peace, peace comes from You. Blessed are You O Possessor of Glory and Honour
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar
https://hadithanswers.com/reference-for-the-dua-allahumma-antas-salam-wa-minkas-salam/
It may be remembered that at the beginning of 1980, former Soviet Union President Leonid Brezhnev suddenly convened the World Religions Conference in Moscow. Akhtar-ul-Alam (Ludhak), a famous columnist of the national daily Ittefaq from Bangladesh, participated in it at the official invitation. On the occasion of this conference, the Soviet government published by Novosti Press. Special message published by the Soviet news agency TASS. It contains the following holy hadith:
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلاَمُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلاَمُ تَبَارَكْتَ يَا ذَا الْجَلاَلِ وَالإِكْرَامِ
Transliteration: Allahumma Antas-Salam wa minkas-salam. Tabarakta ya Dhal-jalali wal- ikram.
“O Allah, You are As-Salam, From You is all peace, blessed are You O Possessor of majesty and honor”
The Holy Islam: A Tolerant Human
Life System or Religion.
-Muhammad Sheikh Ramzan HossainIndeed, the holy Islam is a tolerant full human life system or religion. It should be noted that the day of the conquest of Mecca was the livingfruit of the 23 years of extreme persecution by the Quraish(against source of Muslim) to the Great Prophet, the pioneer of world peace, Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and his followers. But the day of “Yamul Fateh Makka” i.e., the conquest of Makka, was an unprecedented "General Amnesty day" for the opponents.
One incident after the conquest of Makka an old woman of the defeated party was fleeing on foot with a bag and bagged for fearing of revenge but she
felt burden due to heavy weight. As a result, the old woman gasped. Seeing this, a kind-hearted man came forward and took the burden in his hand and led the old woman to safety. The old woman explained the reason for her departure and said: I have heard that a man named Muhammad has come to Makkah to take revenge on us - so I am fleeing in fear. After reaching a safe distance, the old woman was overwhelmed with
gratitude and when she wanted to know the identity of the helper, the man replied: I am “Muhammad”.
(Courtesy: QUORA DIGIST)Praise be to Allahﷻ
Allah says that He answers people when they call upon Him, but not when they call upon others.
We often hear of people who are not even believers calling on God (Allah) in times of distress, such as when they are faced with death.
Even though these people are usually mushriks (those who associate others with Allah), if they call upon Allah in a time of need, He answers them
However, if a prayer is directed to someone other than Allah — whether that be Jesus, Mary, a saint, an idol, an ancestor, or anyone or anything else — the prayer is useless.
Allah says
No Such Thing as Coincidence
Allah is Ar-Rahman, which is variously translated as “The Most Gracious”, “The Compassionate”, or “The All-Merciful”. That mercy extends to all of His creatures—Muslim and non-Muslim, human and non-human, living and non-living.
That is why we have our five senses, our sustenance, rain, the change of day and night, and all the other innumerable bounties given to us by our Creator.
But what about those millions of people around the world who will tell you that Jesus or such-and-such saint answered their prayers? What they got in response to those prayers was no more than what was already written for them.
Even if they hadn’t prayed, they would have gotten that thing. Nothing happens by coincidence or chance. Allah is totally in control of the destiny and fate of each living thing.
Only sincere supplication to God (Allah) alone can change what is written.
So, Allah (God) does answer non-Muslims when they ask Him for something. But if they are asking from anyone else, be it Jesus, Mary, or any other saint or god, anything else they get is only what was already written for them.[1]
“Verily, We have created all things with Qadar (Divine Preordainments of all things before their creation as written in the Book of Decrees Al‑Lawh Al‑Mahfooz)”
[Quran, al-Qamar 54:49]
Muslim (2653) narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Amr ibn al-‘Aas said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: “Allaah wrote down the decrees of creation fifty thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth.”
Allah knows best.
Footnotes
The Alhambra in Granada, Spain
The winds of history have long blown through the beautiful halls of the Alhambra, in what is now the Spanish city of Granada. Although fortresses had been built here as far back as the 800s, construction of the Alhambra (Arabic for ‘red castle’) began in 1238 under the rule of Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar, founder of the Emirate of Granada. Ensuing leaders would continue construction of the complex, turning it into one of the finest examples of architecture from the historic Islamic world. The palace was the final stronghold of the Moors before the completion of the Christian Reconquista in 1492, when the Alhambra became the royal court of the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. They greeted Christopher Columbus there later that same year.
Spanish rulers also left their mark here, and there is Spanish Renaissance architecture standing in contrast to the existing structures. But the next few centuries would see the Alhambra gradually fall into disrepair and disuse, including a damaging occupation by Napolean’s forces during the Peninsular War of 1807-1814. After Napolean's defeat, the grand palace was rediscovered among European and American travellers, which led to several extensive restorations. In 1984, the Alhambra was named a Unesco World Heritage Site. Today it's one of Spain’s most-visited tourist destinations.(Courtesy of alhambra fortress spain - Search (bing.com)The Alhambra (/ælˈhæmbrə/, Spanish: [aˈlambɾa]; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء, romanized: Al-Ḥamrāʾ, pronounced [alħamˈraːʔ], lit. 'The Red One') is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most famous monuments of Islamic architecture and one of the best-preserved palaces of the historic Islamic world, in addition to containing notable examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture.[1][2][3]The complex was begun in 1238 by Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar, the first Nasrid emir and founder of the Emirate of Granada, the last Muslim state of Al-Andalus.[3][4] It was built on the Sabika hill, an outcrop of the Sierra Nevada which had been the site of earlier fortresses and of the 11th-century palace of Samuel ibn Naghrillah.[4][5] Later Nasrid rulers continuously modified the site. The most significant construction campaigns, which gave the royal palaces much of their definitive character, took place in the 14th century during the reigns of Yusuf I and Muhammad V.[6][7] After the conclusion of the Christian Reconquista in 1492, the site became the Royal Court of Ferdinand and Isabella (where Christopher Columbus received royal endorsement for his expedition), and the palaces were partially altered. In 1526, Charles V commissioned a new Renaissance-style palace in direct juxtaposition with the Nasrid palaces, but it was left uncompleted in the early 17th century. After being allowed to fall into disrepair for centuries, with its buildings occupied by squatters, the Alhambra was rediscovered following the defeat of Napoleon I, whose troops destroyed parts of the site. The rediscoverers were first British intellectuals and then other American and northern European Romantic travelers. The most influential of them was Washington Irving, whose Tales of the Alhambra (1832) brought international attention to the site.[8] The Alhambra was one of the first Islamic monuments to become the object of modern scientific study and has been the subject of numerous restorations since the 19th century.[9][10] It is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
During the Nasrid era, the Alhambra was a self-contained city separate from the rest of Granada below. It contained most of the amenities of a Muslim city such as a Friday mosque, hammams (public baths), roads, houses, artisan workshops, a tannery, and a sophisticated water supply system. As a royal city and citadel, it contained at least six major palaces, most of them located along the northern edge where they commanded views over the Albaicín quarter. The most famous and best-preserved are the Mexuar, the Comares Palace, the Palace of the Lions, and the Partal Palace, which form the main attraction to visitors today. The other palaces are known from historical sources and from modern excavations. At the Alhambra's western tip is the Alcazaba fortress. Multiple smaller towers and fortified gates are also located along the Alhambra's walls. Outside the Alhambra walls and located nearby to the east is the Generalife, a former Nasrid country estate and summer palace accompanied by historic orchards and modern landscaped gardens.
The architecture of the Nasrid palaces reflects the tradition of Moorish architecture developed over previous centuries. It is characterized by the use of the courtyard as a central space and basic unit around which other halls and rooms were organized Courtyards typically had water features at their center, such as a reflective pool or a fountain. Decoration was focused on the inside of the building and was executed primarily with tile mosaics on lower walls and carved stucco on the upper walls. Geometric patterns, vegetal motifs, and Arabic inscriptions were the main types of decorative motifs. Additionally, "stalactite"-like sculpting, known as muqarnas, was used for three-dimensional features like vaulted ceilings. (Courtesy of wikipedia, encyclopedia).
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