Q
How should Muslims respond to greetings from the People of the Book?
A
A Jew passed by Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and said, “As-Samu ‘Alaika.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said in reply, “We
‘Alaika.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) then said to his companions, “Do you know what he (the Jew) has said? He
said, ‘As-Samu ‘Alaika.’” They said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Shall we kill him?” The Prophet, said, “No.
When the people of the Book greet you, say: ‘Wa ‘Alaikum.’”
‘Alaika.” Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) then said to his companions, “Do you know what he (the Jew) has said? He
said, ‘As-Samu ‘Alaika.’” They said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Shall we kill him?” The Prophet, said, “No.
When the people of the Book greet you, say: ‘Wa ‘Alaikum.’”
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 6926, Book 88, Hadith 8
Sahih al-Bukhari 6926, Book 88, Hadith 8
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