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What is the Islamic greeting and its meaning?

The Islamic greeting is 'As-salamu alaykum' — peace be upon you — answered with 'wa alaykum as-salam'. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged spreading this greeting widely as a means of spreading love and peace among the believers.

References
Sahih Muslim 54
Informational, not a personal fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for rulings on your situation.

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