Islamic Greetings and Etiquette

The Islamic greeting 'As-Salamu Alaykum' (peace be upon you) is both a greeting and a supplication.

The Sunnah of Greeting

• The one who initiates the greeting earns more reward
• The rider greets the walker; the walker greets the one sitting; the small group greets the larger
• Response: 'Wa Alaykum as-Salam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh'

Other Islamic Expressions

• Bismillah: In the name of Allah (before actions)
• Alhamdulillah: All praise is for Allah
• SubhanAllah: Glory be to Allah
• InshaAllah: If Allah wills (for future plans)
• MashaAllah: As Allah has willed (expressing admiration)
• Jazakallahu Khayran: May Allah reward you with good