some people say, “Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi WA BARAKAATUHU” in one or both the salaams, is saying this better than only the first part?
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some people say, “Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi WA BARAKAATUHU” in one or both the salaams, is saying this better than only the first part?
Answer
It is better to say the full salaam.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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