The Muslim greeting meaning 'Peace be upon you'.
Assalamu alaikum / wa rahmatullah(i) / wa barakatahu†is the Arabic for “peace be upon you / and the mercy of allah / and His blessings.†The phrase, in one of the three forms, is the Islamic greeting and the greeting of the people of Paradise, and was first taught to Adam (as).
The Islamic greeting which means "May peace be upon you."
This is an expression Muslims say whenever they meet one another. It is a statement of greeting with peace. The meaning of it is: "Peace be upon you." Muslims try to establish peace on earth even through the friendly relation of greeting and meeting one another. The other forms are: "Assalamu 'Alalikum Wa Rahmatullah," which means:"May the peace and the Mercy of Allah be upon you," and "Assalamu Alalikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh," which means :"May the peace, the mercy, and the blessings of Allah be upon you."
Literally means "Peace be Upon You". It is the expression used by Muslims to greet each other.
Peace be upon you. This is how Muslims greet each other. The reply is: Walaikum as-salaam (And upon you be peace).