Assalamu Alaykum (Peace on You)
السلام عليكم Assalamu Alaykum
وعليكم السلام Wa-Alaykum Assalam
Assalamu Alaykum!
This is the Muslim greeting.
That means “Peace be Upon You!”
We say this whenever we meet a Muslim and when we leave a Muslim!
We say “Assalamu Alaykum”
to our family when we wake up in the morning and when we go to sleep at night.

We say “Assalamu Alaykum”
when we see our friends and teachers at school, and when we leave them to go home.

We say“Assalamu Alaykum”
to our brothers and sisters at the masjid before and after prayers.

We say”Assalamu Alaykum”
when we meet Muslims at a store.

We say
“Assalamu Alaykum”
to our family when we come home.
AND THEY ALL SAY:
“WA-ALAYKUM ASSALAM!”
That means “Peace be Upon You, Too!”
It gives us so many good deeds!


Allah is As-Salam “السلام”
The Source of Peace
- Allah gives peace to the world. We should always wish peace upon the people around us by saying “Assalamu Alaykum.”
Muslims all over the world say:
السلام عليكم “Assalamu Alaykum!”
- People say “hello,” “hi,” “hey,” and “what’s up” when they meet. They also say “bye” when they leave each other It is better for Muslims to say “Assalamu Alaykum.” This has a very good meaning and gives Muslims many hasanat every day. It also makes Muslims love each other more.
Always say “السلام عليكم“
“Assalamu Alaykum” when you see another Muslim. Never forget to say “Walaykum Assalam” if someone says“
Exercise:
1- What does “Assalamu Alaykum” mean?
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2- Which is better, to say “Hi” or “Assalamu Alaykum” when you meet or leave other Muslims? Why?
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3- If someone says “Assalamu Alaykum” to you, how should you reply?
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4- Name some places where you meet Muslims?
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5- How can you get more hasanat when you greet others?
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Duaa when leaving the toilet

Activity
“Cut and Color “

