Wa alaykumu s-salam

'Wa ʿalaykumu s-salam' (وَعَلَيْكُم ٱلسَّلَامُ, pronounced [wa.ʕa.laj.ku.mu‿s.sa.laːm] ^ⓘ) is an Arabic greeting that has become a religious salutation often used by Muslims translating to "and upon you be peace", though its use predates Islam, and is also common among Arabic speakers of other religions. It is the standard response to the as-salamu alaykum (ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ) greeting. The greetings are intentional communications to acknowledge someone's presence or to make someone feel welcomed. They are used prior to a conversation and are said to be good manners. The greeting is considered an important Islamic duty and obligation. Salam is a standard salutation among Muslims, and is regularly exchanged during religious lectures and sermons.