What does Alayhim as-Salam mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Alayhim as-Salam (عليهم السلام) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Alayhim as-Salam

A formula of peace upon a group of prophets or angels, meaning: upon them be Allah's peace.
When to say it? When mentioning several prophets

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ