how many of us actually say "Assalamualaikum" instead of a "Yo", "Hi" or even gasp "Wassup" whenever we see a fellow Muslim?
When we say "Assalamu'alaikum" to other Muslims, we are not merely "greeting" them, but we are also making a du'a for them to have peace. Get it? "Assalamu'alaikum" means "may peace be upon you". Hence, whenever we say it to others, we pray to Allah for them to have peace.
Can we "spread the du'a of peace" to non-Muslims?
Why not, right? but we can't give salaam to non-Muslims. Okay, well, probably most of you are already aware of that.
According to a verse in the Qur'an, we are prohibited from making a du'a to ask for forgiveness for the non-Muslims:
"It is not fitting for the Prophet and those who believe, that they should pray for forgiveness for the Mushriks, even though they be of kin, after it is clear to them that they are companions of the fire." - [Qur'an, Sura 9 (At-Taubah), verse 113]
So, logically, saying "Assalamu'alaikum" is the best way to do it.
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