Etymology

peace be upon him

Today it means: an honorific phrase used by Muslims after any mention in speech or print of holy persons Full definition →

Arabic عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ
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  1. Arabic · calque ofعَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ“peace be upon him”
  2. English todaypeace be upon him

Calque of Arabic عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ (ʕalayhi s-salāmu, “peace be upon him”)

Words from the same roots

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