Salaaming: meaning, definitions and examples

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salaaming

 

[ sษ™หˆlษ‘หmษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

greeting

Salaaming is a form of greeting that originates from the Arabic word 'salaam', which means peace. It is commonly used in Islamic cultures to convey respect and goodwill. The act of salaaming can involve a physical gesture such as bowing or placing oneโ€™s hand on oneโ€™s heart. This greeting fosters a sense of community and belonging among those who use it. Salaam is often accompanied by a verbal salutation, such as 'As-salamu alaykum', meaning 'Peace be upon you'.

Synonyms

greeting, respect, salutation.

Examples of usage

  • He greeted everyone with a salaaming gesture.
  • In the mosque, followers exchanged salaaming before prayers.
  • The children practiced salaaming during their cultural day.
  • Salaaming is common among friends and family in many cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "salaaming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเคพเคฎเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะปะฐะฐะผั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒฉใƒผใƒŸใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๋ผ๋ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุงู…ูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่จๆ‹‰ๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะฐะฐะผะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salaaming

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salaaming

Etymology

The word 'salaaming' comes from the Arabic root 's-l-m', which means peace. The concept of salaam embodies not only the verbal greeting but is also associated with broader notions of peace and friendship within social interactions in Islamic culture. The practice of salaaming is important in many Muslim-majority countries and communities, reflecting long-standing traditions of hospitality and respect. Historically, the beginnings of this greeting can be traced back to early Islamic teachings, where mutual respect and peace among individuals were emphasized. Over centuries, as Islamic culture spread to various parts of the world, variations of this greeting appeared in different languages and cultural practices. Today, salaaming continues to be an essential aspect of Islamic etiquette and social interaction, signifying both recognition and partaking in a communal cultural identity.