Assalamu'Alaikum

Familiar faces we often greet 
Exchanging dialogue while we meet 
But as we gesture, respond and smile 
Before we speak, just think a while 
Welcome not wiz words unrewarding 
'Hello', 'Good day', 'Good evening', 'Good morning' 
But choose to radiate peace and calm 
Offer a warm exchange of 'Salam!' 


'And peace on you' - comes the reply
Will bond our kinship and strengthen our tie
To those unknown, do not hesitate We are one family in Islamic faith


Allah's servants of the sky 
The Angels extend this humble reply 
And our acceptance into Grace 
yields 'Salam' ... a blessed fate 


So give glad tidings with words serene 
Spread the blessings of 'peace' - our Deen 
And relish the good of this healing balm 
And wish all our brothers and sisters 'Salam'