Islamic Phrases

Wa Alaykum Assalam in Arabic

Wa Alaykum Assalam

And peace be upon you too.

Meaning

Wa means "and", alaykum means "upon you", and as-salam means "the peace". It returns the greeting with the same wish. The Quran (4:86) says to answer a greeting with a better one or at least return it, which is why many add "wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh".

When to say it: The reply to Assalamu Alaikum.

Also spelled Walaikum assalam, Wa alaikum salam, Wa'alaikumussalam, Waalaikumsalam, Wa alaykum as-salam, Wa Alaikum Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.

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Other ways to write it

وَعَلَيْكُمُ السَّلَامُ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

Full reply: wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

وَعَلَيْكُمُ السَّلَامُ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ

With mercy of Allah

وعليكم السلام

Without vowel marks

وعليكم السلام ورحمة الله وبركاته

Full reply without vowel marks

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In other languages

Urdu
اور آپ پر بھی سلامتی ہو۔
Indonesian
Dan semoga keselamatan juga tercurah atas kalian.
Malay
Dan ke atas kamu juga sejahtera.
Turkish
Size de selam olsun.
Persian
و بر شما هم سلام.

Common questions

What do you say in reply to Assalamu Alaikum?

"Wa alaykum assalam" (and upon you be peace). You can add "wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh" for a fuller reply.

Is it Wa Alaikum Assalam or Walaikum Salam?

Both spellings are common for the same reply. The Arabic is "wa alaykum as-salam".