When a Muslim greets you with Salaam.

[ukht_zahra]

When a Muslim greets you with 'Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu', it means that they really love & care for you. Be grateful for them, because they are making a sincere Du'a for you, They wish for the Peace and Blessings of Allah to be upon you. Subhanallah!

Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu! =)

 

[Tarheeler]

Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu! =)

Aleichem shalom!

What did you wish to debate?

 

[YmirGF]

When a Muslim greets you with 'Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu', it means that they really love & care for you. Be grateful for them, because they are making a sincere Du'a for you, They wish for the Peace and Blessings of Allah to be upon you. Subhanallah!

Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu! =)

That is all very well, but what if I am uninterested in the "wish for the Peace and Blessings of Allah to be upon" me? Wouldn't this little "du'a" outreach be just a tad bit offensive, especially in a secular society?

 

[Riverwolf]

I find no well wishing offensive, as long as the one wishing me the blessings of a God I don't worship aren't offended if I wish them Ásáheill (Blessings of the Aesir.)

 

[Riverwolf]

That is all very well, but what if I am uninterested in the "wish for the Peace and Blessings of Allah to be upon" me? Wouldn't this little "du'a" outreach be just a tad bit offensive, especially in a secular society?

Honestly, someone who is kind-hearted enough to wish someone well, regardless of the method of well-wishing, should not be regarded with scorn.

Like the AVGN said in one of his Christmas specials:

"Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy... Everybody! Happy Holidays! And if you have a problem with Happy Holidays, then happy shut the **** up."

That's more or less my attitude towards those who verbally lash out at those who wish them well.

 

[Revoltingest]

When a Muslim greets you with 'Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu', it means that they really love & care for you. Be grateful for them, because they are making a sincere Du'a for you, They wish for the Peace and Blessings of Allah to be upon you. Subhanallah!
Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu! =)

Everyone who greets me in any language with any religious/non-religious overtones is OK with me.
Just don't throw mud at me. I hate that.

 

[BruceDLimber]

Well, you can make that argument just as soon as YOU stop saying "Goodbye" to people, given that it derives directly from "God be with ye!"


Bruce

 

[buadum]

Not a follower of Allah but Muslims are so let them do it, no harm done.

 

[Gharib]

Muslims aren't allowed to greet non-Muslims with salam because they aren't Muslims.

 

[Pastek]

Muslims aren't allowed to greet non-Muslims with salam because they aren't Muslims.

Salam Gharib

Hadiths say that if non-muslims greet you first using the islamic salutation, then we have to respond in the same way or better - so using the islamic salutation too.

 

[YmirGF]

Well, you can make that argument just as soon as YOU stop saying "Goodbye" to people, given that it derives directly from "God be with ye!"


Bruce

That might explain why I almost never use the expression "goodbye", Bruce. I much prefer to say, "See you soon."
So... you were saying?

That said, personally speaking, I do have a fairly thick skin. I would probably not say anything to someone wishing me well, tarted up in unnecessary, delusional, religious packaging, though they may detect a small frown. You see, to be frank, I don't need people's wishes for good health and well being. I certainly do not need the blessings of their primitive notions of deity, whatever the flavor and find that idea (that I need those blessings) to be very mildly insulting. I guess what I am trying to say is that I don't recognize peoples idea about deity to be valid and so am somewhat bemused by the idea that I am in need of their illusory being's benedictions.

Now... if someone was to say, "I give you whatever blessing are mine to give..." I just might smile and thank them for their personal kindness.

 

[Godobeyer]

Muslims aren't allowed to greet non-Muslims with salam because they aren't Muslims.

from where you get this judge ?

i made a search about this , i found it's allowed in condition they start with salutation , then you should to reponse the salutation without continous to second part .

"warahmato allah wa barakatoh" which mean in English , without dua ' (with mecry of God and his compassionate"

 

[nazz]

When a Muslim greets you with 'Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu', it means that they really love & care for you. Be grateful for them, because they are making a sincere Du'a for you, They wish for the Peace and Blessings of Allah to be upon you. Subhanallah!

Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu! =)

'

walaykum

 

[Gharib]

Salam Gharib

Hadiths say that if non-muslims greet you first using the islamic salutation, then we have to respond in the same way or better - so using the islamic salutation too.

It seems there are a few different views, I had only read one before now.

I guess it depends which view one follows:

Rules of Greeting non-Muslims in Islam (Saying Salaam/Replying Salaam)

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Well, you can make that argument just as soon as YOU stop saying "Goodbye" to people, given that it derives directly from "God be with ye!"

Word meanings can change over time. Etymology isn't a straightjacket.

 

[Gharib]

from where you get this judge ?

i made a search about this , i found it's allowed in condition they start with salutation , then you should to reponse the salutation without continous to second part .

"warahmato allah wa barakatoh" which mean in English , without dua ' (with mecry of God and his compassionate"

It depends which view you follow Godobeyer. I thought there was only one view on this matter but it seems there are three of them.

Check out the link:
Rules of Greeting non-Muslims in Islam (Saying Salaam/Replying Salaam)

 

[MoonWater]

I see no reason to be insulted or offended by anyone wishing me well whether it's in a religious context or not. And honestly i don't understand why anyone would waste energy on being insulted by someone who is wishing them well. I find that sentiment to be rather petty. It's like those women who get upset whenever a man holds a door open for them. They're just paying you a courtesy and trying to be nice and their actions aren't causing any harm so why take offence.

The Goddess says "all acts of love are my rituals" and wishing someone salaam is an act of love, so i would accept such a gesture with open arms.

 

[Aquitaine]

Muslims aren't allowed to greet non-Muslims with salam because they aren't Muslims.

That seems a little excessive.

Assalamu Alaykum Warhmathullahi Wabarakathuhu, Gharib.

 

[Lien]

Salaam Alaikum to all muslims and non-muslims : )

 

[Riverwolf]

Salaam Alaikum to all muslims and non-muslims : )

And Ásáheil og Vána (Blessings of the Aesir and Vanir) and ár og fríðr (good harvest and peace) to all who practice the Old Ways, and equally to those who don't. :yes: