So, weve or I in this case, have been taught, when you see a fellow Muslim you greet them with the Islamic greeting of peace: As-salam alaykum and in return they will reply: Waalaykum as-salam. Simple - not hard. But what do you say when you leave em ? As in the Islamic equivalent of saying bye or ciao. As far as my knowledge serves those folks from the Indian Sub-Continent say Khuda Hafiz or Allah Hafiz - it seems legit and authentic. And I quiet enjoy and appreciate the term Khuda Hafiz as it serves a legitimate purpose and aim. But what does it mean ? Ive spent most of my life saying something that I am totally *oblivious* about. After breaking things down (it took me 38 seconds)… I concluded this: Khuda means God. And Hafiz means protection or protector. Therefore, uttering Khuda Hafiz, it is almost or it is like a dua or a supplication which translates into: May you be under Gods Protection. So when you greet someone, in the Islamic greeting, you are *supplicating* for them peace and blessings and when you leave their company you are also supplicating for their protection - this is the very basis or kernel of the Islamic teachings, to wish for your brother something better than you wish for your self, as this is encapsulated in the teachings and act of Prophet Muhammad (May endless salutations and blessings be upon his noble self).
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 00:38:21 +0000
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