Common expression of Muslim
Taken from: http://islamicink.wordpress.com/basic-islamic-phrases-terms/ Asalamu Alaikum Please feel free to share this page on any website. We encourage the spreading of knowledge bi’idhnillahi wa ta’ala. Barak Allahu Feekum Every Muslim should remember these essential expressions. Note: Spellings may vary when translated to English These expressions are mostly singular. For example to say ‘Jazak(i) Allahu Khair” to more than one person you would ‘Jazakum Allahu Khairan’ and to say ‘Barak Allahu feek(i)” to more than one person is “Barak Allahu Feekum” e.g. Masculine: Jazak Allahu Khair Feminine: Jazaki Allahu Khair Plural: Jazakum Allahu Khair It is fine to speak in the masculine tense when speaking to women formally. Say / When / Translation Assalamu ‘Alaikum when you meet a muslim Translation: Peace be upon you Wa’alaikum Assalam a Muslim greets you Translation: And peace be upon you Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh formal and great greeting