Al Salaam a' alaykum

Dear Friends,

I hope many of us or almost all of us must of heard this phrase Al Salaam a’ alaykum.

These few words in Arabic are used to greet people in a formal meeting. I was very much curious as you are right now to know what it means these few words. All we have heard till now to greet people is “hello” ,”hey” and “hi” along with regional languages and dialects. These words made me think for a moment when a Arab guy greeted Al Salam a’ alaykum, well not to miss the point that I could write a separate article on how he pronounced these words.

Al Salaam a’ alaykum means may the peace be upon you. It does not even sound anywhere near to the mighty god or the lords or the holy sprits above us to shower their courtesy towards us. It just says “peace be with you”. This remains me of a note by Dr.Abdul Kamal (Scientist, poet and statesmen)

Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character

When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home

When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation

When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world

I am sure that all of you agree with me that when there is peace in the mind and heart the righteousness is the only thought that could flow through.