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===Salam a Divine Attribute=== | ===Salam a Divine Attribute=== | ||
Salam is one of [[Allah's attributes]], that can have three meanings. | Salam is one of [[Allah's attributes]], that can have three meanings. | ||
* First, as a [[Negative Attribute]] that indicates the almighty God is pure from all shortcomings which relate to His creatures. Supporting and explaining this meaning [[al-Shaykh al-Saduq]] says, interpreting this verse of the Qur'an "For them will be Dar al-Salam (house of peace) near their Lord,": Salam is God and Dar is Paradise. Paradise is called dar al-salam because it is away from this world's shortcomings. | * First, as a [[Negative Attribute]] that indicates the almighty God is pure from all shortcomings which relate to His creatures. Supporting and explaining this meaning [[al-Shaykh al-Saduq]] says, interpreting this verse of the Qur'an "For them will be Dar al-Salam (house of peace) near their Lord,"(Qura'n 6:127): Salam is God and Dar is Paradise. Paradise is called dar al-salam because it is away from this world's shortcomings. | ||
* Second, is an [[Attribute of Action]], which means the health giver. | * Second, is an [[Attribute of Action]], which means the health giver. | ||
* Third, is a [[Positive Attribute]] that means the Saluter. | * Third, is a [[Positive Attribute]] that means the Saluter. | ||
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To say Salam first is highly recommended (Mustahab) and abandoning it is disliked (Makruh), however the one who is in the middle of Salat must not say Salam first. It is also recommended to say Salam to yourself when entering an empty house, using this phrase: "al-Salam 'Alayna min 'ind Rabbina" (A Salam from our Lord be upon us). Likewise, saying Salam for good-bye when leaving a place is Mustahab, however there is disagreement whether its response is [[Wajib]] (obligatory) or Mustahab (recommended). | To say Salam first is highly recommended (Mustahab) and abandoning it is disliked (Makruh), however the one who is in the middle of Salat must not say Salam first. It is also recommended to say Salam to yourself when entering an empty house, using this phrase: "al-Salam 'Alayna min 'ind Rabbina" (A Salam from our Lord be upon us). Likewise, saying Salam for good-bye when leaving a place is Mustahab, however there is disagreement whether its response is [[Wajib]] (obligatory) or Mustahab (recommended). | ||
Men are allowed to say Salam to [[non-Mahram]] women, and vice versa, unless there is fear of committing a sin. However, some have asserted that it is Makruh (disliked) for a man to say Salam to a young non-Mahram woman. | Men are allowed to say Salam to [[non-Mahram]] women, and vice versa, unless there is fear of committing a [[sin]]. However, some have asserted that it is Makruh (disliked) for a man to say Salam to a young non-Mahram woman. | ||
===Response of Salam=== | ===Response of Salam=== | ||
Saying Salam is Mustahab; but responding it is Wajib (obligatory) even for the one who is in the middle of a prayer. Responding Salam is [[al-Wajib al-Fawri]] (immediate obligation), i.e. it must be replied immediately. | Saying Salam is Mustahab; but responding it is Wajib (obligatory) even for the one who is in the middle of a prayer. Responding Salam is [[al-Wajib al-Fawri]] (immediate obligation), i.e. it must be replied immediately. | ||
Moreover, responding a Salam is also [[al-Wajib al-Kifa'i]] (collective compulsion) i.e. if a person from a group respond the Salam, it is no longer Wajib for others to respond it. According to majority of Faqihs the response must be loud enough to be heard by the one who said Salam first; nevertheless, some have doubted its obligation and some said that during prayer a quiet response will suffice as well. | Moreover, responding a Salam is also [[al-Wajib al-Kifa'i]] (collective compulsion) i.e. if a person from a group respond the Salam, it is no longer Wajib for others to respond it. According to majority of Faqihs the response must be loud enough to be heard by the one who said Salam first; nevertheless, some have doubted its obligation and some said that during [[prayer]] a quiet response will suffice as well. | ||
Responding a Salam delivered by another person is not Wajib, although it is Mustahab to respond it by: "'Alayk wa 'Alayh al-Salam" (be upon you and upon him the peace). Likewise, responding to a written Salam - as in letters - is not Wajib, but Mustahab. | Responding a Salam delivered by another person is not Wajib, although it is Mustahab to respond it by: "'Alayk wa 'Alayh al-Salam" (be upon you and upon him the peace). Likewise, responding to a written Salam - as in letters - is not Wajib, but Mustahab. | ||