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Question ID: #1032
 
Question: Sayin Salaam

Assalamualaikum


We say "Assalamualaikum" before talking.


But somepeople reply "Wassalamualaikum" and somepeople reply "Wa-alaikumus Salam". I use to say second one. Which one is right?


Jazakallah

 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 01 ()
Date: 07/11/2005 12:22pm

Bismihi Ta'ala

The second one is more correct. However, there is no harm in the former either, as the meaning is sound.

And Allah knows best


Mufti Yaseen Shaikh
 
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