(38) SAFINAH AL-NAJAH | Bacaan Minimal Salam | Kadam Sidik

Summary

The transcript discusses the Islamic practice of greeting with Salam, explaining the minimal and recommended forms. It emphasizes the importance of saying 'Assalamu Alaikum' once, with the additional 'Warahmatullah' being optional. The speaker highlights the practice of greeting twice, which is encouraged but not obligatory. There’s guidance on waiting for the Imam to finish their Salam before responding, as well as the correct direction to face during Salam. The transcript also touches on the intention behind the Salam, extending it to everyone around, including fellow believers and angels, while avoiding excessive gestures in the greeting.

Takeaways

• 😀 The minimum required greeting in Islam is to say 'Assalamu Alaikum' once.
• 😀 It is not obligatory to turn your head to the right and left when greeting; it is only a sunnah (recommended practice).
• 😀 After completing the greeting, one can continue their prayer or activities without additional requirements.
• 😀 The recommended greeting is 'Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah', without the inclusion of 'wa Barakatuh', which is not a requirement.
• 😀 It is encouraged to say the greeting twice – once as obligatory and once more as a recommendation (sunnah).
• 😀 If the imam only greets once, it is recommended for the followers (makmum) to greet twice.
• 😀 Makmum should wait for the imam to complete both greetings before responding; greeting simultaneously with the imam may invalidate the prayer.
• 😀 Completing the greeting properly with the imam ensures the completeness of the reward for performing prayers in congregation (jamaah).
• 😀 Turning to the right during the first greeting and to the left during the second is encouraged, though not mandatory.
• 😀 When making the greeting, it should be intended for the people around you, including both the right and left sides, and also for angels and righteous jinn.

Q & A

What is the minimum requirement for giving an Islamic greeting?

The minimum requirement is to say 'Assalamualaikum' once. Turning the head left or right is not mandatory, although it is recommended.

Is it necessary to add 'Warahmatullah' and 'Wabarakatuh' to the greeting?

It is not necessary to add 'Wabarakatuh', but it is encouraged. The ideal form of the greeting is 'Assalamualaikum Warahmatullah'.

How many times should one say the greeting when in a congregation?

It is recommended to greet twice: once after the imam’s first greeting and again after the second greeting. The first greeting is obligatory.

What should one do if they are a member of the congregation and the imam completes the greeting?

The congregation members should wait until the imam finishes both greetings before responding. Responding simultaneously with the imam could invalidate the prayer.

What is the proper direction to face when giving the greeting?

It is recommended to face right during the first greeting and left during the second greeting, but it is not mandatory.

To whom should the Islamic greeting be directed?

The greeting should be directed to those around you, to the angels, and to any faithful beings, including Muslim jinn.

Can the greeting be exaggerated or said excessively?

No, the greeting should be simple and sincere. Excessive or exaggerated greetings are discouraged.

What happens if a person greets with just 'Assalamualaikum' without additional words?

The greeting is still valid and considered complete, though adding 'Warahmatullah' is encouraged for a fuller greeting.

Is it a requirement for the congregation to follow the imam’s movements during the greeting?

Yes, the congregation should wait for the imam to finish both greetings before responding, and they should not greet at the same time as the imam.

What is the meaning of the greeting 'Assalamualaikum' in Islam?

'Assalamualaikum' means 'Peace be upon you' and is a formal greeting in Islam that is meant to promote peace and blessings among people.