salaam

Example Sentences

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“The minute you say, ‘salaam alaikum’ — ‘hello,’ you know — you give them a lot.

From New York Times

There were salaams from the benches as people I knew from masjid inquired about Mama and Baba, told me that du'as had been made for their health, and asked if I needed anything.

From Literature

Okay, give my salaams to your parents, and I will talk to you later.”

From Literature

“Wa alaikum salaam, Aunty, and thank you. Are you coming with us?”

From Literature

“It’s something I have wondered about: a man who was totally alone, a person who doesn’t socialize, just ‘salaam alaikum,’ and then moves on,” Mr. Mehdi said.

From New York Times