Assalam WHY the hell they say it wrong except KSG - Page 2

Originally posted by: nasro

i am a muslim and i always say SAALAAM A LAIKUM and i never heard it means ,, you may die,,

Originally posted by: an_k

http://afeefahsza.blogspot.com/2010/11/not-salam-alaikum-but-assalamualaikum.html

Salaam Alaikum is an after death greeting for life after death

The well-known sunna is to say 'Assalamu alalikum', with the definite particle 'al-' at the beginning (which transforms to as-).

It would suffice to use the indefinite form 'Salam alaikum', but using the definite particle 'al-' is superior. Some scholars mention that this is because 'Assalamu alaikum' (with the definite particle) is the appropriate greeting for this life, while the indefinite 'Salam[un] alaikum' (as found in many Qur'anic verses) will be the greetings in Paradise, such as in the verse, "Perpetual peace be upon you (Salam[un] alaikum) for your having been patient — so what a great final abode!" (13:24) [Kuwaiti Fiqh Encyclopedia]

As for verses in which the indefinite 'Salam[un]' is used in this life, such as in the conversation of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) with his guests who were angels, there are rhetorical reasons why that form is most appropriate in those particular verses, which therefore do not serve as a basis of the ideal way of our greeting one another.

And Allah knows best.

Originally posted by: an_k

I am also a Muslim and .it doesN'T mean good ... i can give u refernces its not the right word its a MISNOMOR buddy ...although u kniw a little arabic i have posted this topic after thorough reseach,,no offencce but its the wrong word as Salaam Alaikum.

Originally posted by: memario

Originally posted by: -Yusraa-

Meaning of Salam is Peace and meaning Alaikum is upon you!then how does the meaning change??However meaning of Al saam alaikum is May death be upon you!

As for verses in which the indefinite 'Salam[un]' is used in this life, such as in the conversation of Ibrahim (peace be upon him) with his guests who were angels, there are rhetorical reasons why that form is most appropriate in those particular verses, which therefore do not serve as a basis of the ideal way of our greeting one another. [Kuwaiti Fiqh Encyclopedia]

And Allah knows best.