It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “«السلام» is one of the names of Allah Almighty, which Allah has placed on the earth, so make salam common among yourselves.”
Hadith Referenceالادب المفرد / كتاب السلام / 989
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:حسن
Hadith Takhrij«حسن : المعجم الكبير للطبراني : 182/10 عن ابن مسعود»
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues: The meaning of "salam" is peace and gift. And it is also one of the names of Allah, the Exalted. When it is the name of Allah, the Exalted, its meaning will be: free from all kinds of defects and shortcomings.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 989