Urdu · Greetings & Phrases
وعلیکم السلام
walaikum assalam
Reply to the greeting
Beginnerphrase
Definition
The reply to assalam-o-alaikum, returning the wish of peace.
Example
السلام علیکم! — وعلیکم السلام!
Peace be upon you! — And upon you peace!
Etymology
The response 'وعلیکم السلام' also stems from Arabic and translates to 'and upon you be peace.' It complements the greeting 'assalam-o-alaikum' and is widely used in Urdu interactions.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in reply to 'assalam-o-alaikum' in both spoken and written forms, this phrase is found in both formal and informal contexts, particularly among Muslims.