What is hello in Islam?

Traditional greeting between Muslims is Assalamu alaikum (peace be upon you) to which the response is wa alaikum salaam(and unto you peace).
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Can we say namaste in Islam?

नमस्ते (namaste) is a secular greeting but it can also be seen by some as a Hindu greeting. Sikh speakers in formal situations may prefer to use सत श्री अकाल (sat śrī akāl) when greeting other Sikhs, and Muslim speakers employ सलाम अलैकुम (salām alaikum) when greeting other Muslims.
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How do you greet in Arabic?

Saying "Hello" in Arabic. Use "as-salaam 'alaykum" as a default greeting. The greeting "as-salaam 'alaykum" literally means "peace be upon you," and is a traditional greeting among Muslims. Because the majority of Arabs are Muslims, it is also the most common Arabic greeting.
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How do you respond to Salam?

"Wa-Alaikum-Salaam," meaning "And unto you peace," was the standard response.
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How do you greet one person in Islam?

Ahlan (hello).

Put your hands together as you approach them, and kiss them on the cheeks saying “Ahlan”. Traditionally, ladies will only kiss ladies and men kiss men. This also depends on the relationship between the people. “Ahlan Wa Sahlan” (welcome) is the more formal version of “Ahlan”.
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Who should say Salam first?

Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The rider should first greet the pedestrian, and the pedestrian the one who is seated and a small group should greet a larger group (with as-Salam-u-'Alaikum).
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What do Muslims say?

In the Islamic context, salam is an abbreviated way of saying Assalamu alaikum, which means "Peace be upon you." For those who want to add an even greater degree of enthusiasm to their greeting, there is an extended version that goes Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, which means "May the peace, mercy and ...
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Is Mashallah a greeting?

"Masha Allah" can be used to congratulate someone. It is a reminder that although the person is being congratulated, ultimately God willed it. In some cultures, people may utter Masha Allah in the belief that it may help protect them from jealousy, the evil eye or a jinn.
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What does subhanallah mean?

Among Muslims: '(all) praise be to God'. Also used as a general expression of praise, gratitude, or relief.
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What is wallahi in Islam?

New Word Suggestion. I swear to Allah. To promise that something is true.
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What should I reply after Alhamdulillah?

When any one of you sneezes and says 'alhamdulillah [praise be to Allah]', it becomes obligatory upon every Muslim who hears him to respond with: “Yarhamuk Allah [may Allah have mercy on you]'.
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How do you say goodbye in Islam?

"Goodbye" in Arabic is "ma'aasalaama." All of these terms are understood throughout the Muslim world. The Hadith also states that when followers of Muhammad met, they would shake hands, although if one had been on a journey, they would embrace.
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How do you say hello in Arabic Islam?

“Marhaba” is simply “hello” in Arabic. You can use “Marhaba” at any time of the day and in any informal occasion. The other person can reply in several ways such as “Marhaba,” “Sabaho,” and “Sabah el kheir.”
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What do you mean by salaam?

Definition of salaam

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : an obeisance performed by bowing very low and placing the right palm on the forehead. 2 : a salutation or ceremonial greeting in the East.
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What language do Muslims speak?

The Arabic language is associated with Islam and is the language of the Holy Qur'an, which Muslims believe to be God's words.
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How do Muslims say thank you?

Shukran (شكراً)

Shukran is used in all Arabic-speaking countries, in both formal and informal settings, and is understood widely among speakers of all dialects of Arabic. It comes from the root verb shakara (شكر) meaning “to thank”.
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What is Ma Salama in Arabic?

Ma'a salama is used to say “Good-bye”, but has a literal meaning of "Peace be with you." مع السلامة
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What is the difference between subhanallah and Mashallah?

Subhan Allah is used when a person praises God. The difference is that in "Masha Allah" the person or thing is being praised while in "Subhan Allah" God itself is praised.
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What is the reply of Mashallah?

Mashallah used in a sentence and reply:

There is no one right response to someone who says Mashallah to you. But if they are saying it an a way to share in your joy, accomplishment, or achievement then you can respond by saying Jazak Allahu Khayran which means “may Allah reward you”.
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What Inshallah means in English?

Definition of inshallah

: if Allah wills : God willing.
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What means Astaghfirullah?

(slang) An expression of disbelief, disapproval. Astaghfirullah! Look at the state of your room. (Islam, literally) In the literal sense, "I seek forgiveness from Allah"; a short prayer of redemption. (Islam) An expression of guilt or shame.
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Can you swear by Allah?

He is forbidden to swear by other than Allah since the Prophet said, "Allah forbade you to swear by your fathers. Whoever takes an oath, should swear by Allah or be silent." So he commands the silence for what is other than oath by Allah.]
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What Alhamdulillah means?

Alhamdulillah (Arabic: ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ, al-Ḥamdu lillāh) is an Arabic phrase meaning "praise be to God", sometimes translated as "thank God" This phrase is called Tahmid (Arabic: تَحْمِيد, lit.
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What does Alhamdulillah Allahu Akbar mean?

Alhamdulillah (الحمد لله): Meaning all praise and thanks belong to Allah alone because He is the creator of everything. La ilaha illa Allah;(لا إله إلا الله): Meaning there is no god but Allah. WA Allahu Akbar (الله أكبر): Meaning Allah is greater than everything.
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