From my observation in our daily lives being a Muslim I seldom found out majority of Muslims Islamic religious profession did not at all adhere or oblige the response to the essential Islamic greeting in such a simple words of "Assalamu-Alaykum wa Rabaltuh" and "Wa-Alaykum wa Rabatuh" (Peace upon you) among the Muslims. In this usual column, I would prefer to call upon all those pious Muslims in some sort of Da'wah in calling mankind to Allah SWT exclusively to Muslims . In reality, from my knowledge this Islamic greeting which is one of the most significant obligation on the Muslims to heed and response to this aspect of this Islamic greeting and it becomes a propriety to Muslims as to ensure the ultimate success in our religion Islam in order to strengthen the bond of Islamic brotherhood in our lifetime. Let us then observe and refer to the Al-Our'an surah An-Nisa verse 86 below:
Surah An-Nisa verse 86: (The Women)
"When anyone greets in a courteous manner, let your greeting be better then his, or at least return the same. Allah keep account of everything."
The above aforementioned verse in Al-Qur'an surah An-Nisa verse 86 and there other numerous similar verses, not only to conferred to obligation greeting to the Muslims but also to the non-Muslims as a formality in our peaceful multiracial and religious community. As stated in some verses in Al-Qur'an gives permission to wish 'Salam' to the non-Muslims. The same greeting also used by our Prophet (s.a.w) to greet non-Muslims members: "And peace (Salams) to all who follow guidance." The Al-Qur'an mentioned in surah Maryam verses 41 and 46 and also in surah Ta' Ha' verse 47. Surah Maryam - "The story of Prophet Ibrahim and his idol worshiping father - Prophet Ibrahim pray to the Rabb for his forgiveness - "Peace be upon you!" - for He is the Most Gracious. In another surah Ta' Ha' - "We have brought you a Sign from your Rabb": - "May peace upon him" - who follows the guidance.
As to quote the above nature of Islamic Greeting whenever any Muslims are wishing you - 'Assalamu Alaykum wa Barakatuh!", then we have to wish him back - 'Wa alaykum wa Rabakatuh". It is the true meaning is - 'May Peace, Mercy and Blessing of Allah SWT be upon you'.
For further elaboration, those herein narrations conceive the greeting to another person or Muslims is a sign of love and respect. Therefore, Muslims disbelievers whoever not wishing the greeting to other Muslims are obviously disrespect, contempt and hatred among them. For our guideline we take the look and refer to the Hadith reported by Abu Hurairah indicated that there are six ways of wishing the greeting to fellow Muslims which is clearly affirmed by our Prophet (s.a.w):
1) When you meet him, greet him.
2) If he invite you, accept his invitation.
3) If he seek your advise, give him a honest and sincere advise.
4) If he sneeze, and praise God, bless him.
5) If he fall ill, visit him and
6) If he dies, attend the funeral.
For giving the righteous advice, any person who is asked for advice commit sins, if he deliberately and knowingly gave the wrong advice, to do so is dishonest and dishonesty is strictly forbidden in our religion Islam.
Finally, I conclude with my knowledge that this Islamic greeting is essential in our Society wherever they happen to be. Thus, when Muslims meet each other even though they are strangers to each others, the moment they meet and utter the Islamic greeting, they immediately found that they have a common goal as a bonded Muslims even when they do not speak each other languages. So, it is vital for Muslims to adhere and heed to this Islamic Greeting and wishing Salam in our religion Islam.
And Peace (Salams) to all Muslims who abide by the Islamic Guidance
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