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الادب المفرد
Adab al-Mufrad
كتاب أهل الكتابBook of People of the Book
بَابُ إِذَا قَالَ أَهْلُ الْكِتَابِ: السَّامُ عَلَيْكُمْChapter: If People of the Book say "As-Sam Alaikum"
Hadith 1110
اُردوEn
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلاَمٍ، قَالَ: أَخْبَرَنَا مَخْلَدٌ، قَالَ: أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ قَالَ: أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرًا يَقُولُ: سَلَّمَ نَاسٌ مِنَ الْيَهُودِ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، فَقَالُوا: السَّامُ عَلَيْكُمْ، قَالَ: ”وَعَلَيْكُمْ“، فَقَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا وَغَضِبَتْ: أَلَمْ تَسْمَعْ مَا قَالُوا؟ قَالَ: ”بَلَى قَدْ سَمِعْتُ فَرَدَدْتُ عَلَيْهِمْ، نُجَابُ عَلَيْهِمْ، وَلا يُجَابُونَ فِينَا.“
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that some Jews greeted the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said: «السام علیکم». The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) replied: “«وعلیکم».” Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) became very angry and said: (O Messenger of Allah!) Did you not hear what they said? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Why not, I heard it and I have returned those words upon them. Our supplication against them is accepted, and their supplication against us is not accepted.”
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues:
Whether a disbeliever says "As-Samu Alaikum" or "As-Salamu Alaikum," one should suffice with replying "Wa Alaikum." There is no need to go into further detail or become entangled in the matter. If, in a certain area, there is a need to initiate (greeting), then instead of the (Islamic) greeting, one should suffice with gestures or other words.
Whether a disbeliever says "As-Samu Alaikum" or "As-Salamu Alaikum," one should suffice with replying "Wa Alaikum." There is no need to go into further detail or become entangled in the matter. If, in a certain area, there is a need to initiate (greeting), then instead of the (Islamic) greeting, one should suffice with gestures or other words.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 1110
