Waleed Basyouni – The Meaning Behind Salaam and Peace

About this lecture

In this khutbah, Sheikh Waleed Basyouni takes an in-depth look at the greeting "As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh" — one of the most frequently used phrases in a Muslim's daily life — and unpacks the profound theological, spiritual, and social meanings embedded within it. He explores how this greeting invokes one of Allah's names, constitutes a sincere du'a for the person being greeted, and serves as a binding covenant of peace and purity of heart. The lecture also covers practical rulings related to the salam, including how and when to give it, how to respond, and the etiquette of greeting Muslims and non-Muslims alike.