Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah meaning, word by word
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah (As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh) means “Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah.” It is said to end the prayer, turning to the right, then to the left, usually 2 times.
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ
Word by word
السَّلَامُAs-salāmuPeaceعَلَيْكُمْʿalaykumbe upon youوَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِwa raḥmatullāhand the mercy of Allah
| Arabic | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| السَّلَامُ | As-salāmu | Peace |
| عَلَيْكُمْ | ʿalaykum | be upon you |
| وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ | wa raḥmatullāh | and the mercy of Allah |
Why it matters
Said turning the head to the right, then to the left.
Explaining it to a child
Peace and Allah's mercy be on you. You say it to the right, then to the left, and your prayer is finished.
Questions
What does Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah mean?
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah (As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh) means “Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah.” It is said to end the prayer, turning to the right, then to the left, usually 2 times.
When do you say Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah?
It is said to end the prayer, turning to the right, then to the left, usually 2 times.
How do you pronounce Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullah?
It is pronounced As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh. In Arabic: السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ.
How many times is it said?
It is usually said 2 times.
Reviewed by a qualified teacher. Other authentic wordings exist.