Pronouncing the letter “m” with Sukoon (instead the short vowel Dhammah, i.e. saying As-Salaam ‘Alaykum instead of As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum) does not invalidate the prayer as long as the definite article ...

It is acceptable to say 'assalaamu alaykum' in English or in any other language – according to the correct view of the scholars – as stated in al-Majmoo’ by an-Nawawi, “The scholars held three views ...

“wa alaykum al-salam.” This exchange has been adapted by several rap artists – including Rick Ross, who does not identify as Muslim, and turns the phrase’s meaning on its head. Ross uses ...