Surah An-Nur (24:1–64)

Qur’an Explanation (Surah An-Nur 24:1–10)

• ✅ Verse 1 — This Surah is Serious and Clear


---

“This is a surah We sent down… We made it rules… and We revealed clear verses…”

• Allah is telling us: these are not random words.
• These verses contain important rules to protect people and society.
• They are clear so people can remember, understand, and follow them.

• ✅ Verse 2 — Big Sin = Big Consequence (No Playing Around)


---

(A verse about a very serious private sin — adult wrongdoing.)

• Allah warns that this sin is extremely serious.
• It can destroy families and spread corruption in society.
• That is why Islamic law treats it with a strong consequence.
• Allah also teaches: do not cancel Allah’s law because of emotions if you truly believe in Allah and the Last Day.
• The consequence is witnessed by believers so it is not hidden ظلم (injustice) and the process is accountable.

• ✅ Verse 3 — Bad Choices Affect Your Future


---

“The adulterer does not marry except… and this is forbidden for believers.”

• Allah teaches that living in open corruption (without repentance) affects a person’s future and relationships.
• A believer who wants a clean life should not attach themselves to open corruption.
• Allah wants believers to build clean homes and stable families.

• ✅ Verses 4–5 — BIG Rule: Don’t Accuse People Without Proof

• Verse 4 — Proof is required


---

“Those who accuse chaste women, then don’t bring four witnesses…”

• Allah protects innocent people from having their lives ruined by lies.
• If someone accuses a clean person of a serious sin, they must bring four witnesses (very strong proof).
• If they cannot, they are punished for false accusation, their testimony is not trusted, and they are considered disobedient.

• This stops: gossip, rumors, fake “exposing,” and jealousy-driven harm.

• Verse 5 — Repentance is still open


---

“Except those who repent… Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.”

• If a person made this terrible mistake, then truly repents, fixes their behavior, and becomes righteous, Allah can forgive them.

• ✅ Verses 6–9 — What If It’s Only Between Husband and Wife?

• Allah gives a special rule for a serious situation where a husband claims something serious about his wife but has no witnesses.
• This system protects both sides:
• ✅ The husband cannot accuse freely.
• ✅ The wife cannot be punished without proof.
• ✅ If humans cannot prove it, the hidden truth is left to Allah.

• Verse 6 — Husband swears 4 times: “I am telling the truth.”


---

• Verse 7 — 5th time: “May Allah’s curse be on me if I’m lying.”


---

• Verse 8 — Wife swears 4 times: “He is lying.”


---

• Verse 9 — 5th time: “May Allah’s anger be on me if he is telling the truth.”


---

• This system stops casual lying, stops ظلم (injustice), and leaves the unseen truth to Allah.

• ✅ Verse 10 — Allah’s Mercy is What Saves People


---

“If not for Allah’s favor and mercy… and Allah is Kind and Wise…”

• Allah reminds us that without His guidance and rules, society would collapse.
• Without Allah’s mercy, many people would be ruined.
• Allah is gentle and wise even when giving strict laws.

The Big Lesson: “Don’t Spread Rumors” (Verses 11–26)

• The Big Lesson — Don’t spread rumors

Imagine someone in your school makes up a very bad lie about a good person. Then other kids start repeating it, even though they don’t know if it’s true.

Allah is teaching believers:

• ✅ Stop rumors
• ✅ Protect people’s honor
• ✅ Don’t speak without proof
• ✅ Be careful, because Allah hears everything

• Verse 11 — The lie came from a group, not just one person


---

Allah says:

• Some people invented a terrible lie and spread it.
• Allah says: “Don’t think this is only bad for you. It can actually become good for you.”

What does that mean?

• Even though the lie hurts, Allah can bring good out of it:
• ✅ exposing who the bad people are
• ✅ teaching everyone a strong lesson
• ✅ making believers more careful and smarter
• ✅ rewarding the innocent person for their patience

Allah also makes justice clear:

• Each person who helped spread the lie gets their own share of sin.
• The one who pushed it the most gets the biggest punishment.

• Verse 12 — Why didn’t believers think good first?


---

Allah says:

• When you heard that rumor… why didn’t you think good first?
• Why didn’t you say: “That doesn’t sound like something a good believer would do.”
• Instead, Allah wanted them to say: ✅ “This is clearly a lie.”

Child meaning:

• If someone says: “Your friend did something horrible!”
• A good person should think: “No… my friend is not like that.”

• Verse 13 — Where are the 4 witnesses?


---

Allah says:

• If you accuse someone of something very serious, you must bring 4 witnesses.
• If you don’t have witnesses… then in Allah’s eyes: you are the liar.

Child meaning:

• You can’t say:
• “I think he did it”
• “Someone told me”
• “I heard it”
• That is NOT proof.

• Verse 14 — Allah’s mercy saved you from punishment


---

Allah says:

• If Allah didn’t have mercy… you would have been punished quickly for talking about this lie.

Child meaning:

• Allah is saying: “You were playing with fire, and My mercy protected you.”

• Verse 15 — You repeated it without knowledge


---

Allah describes what happened:

• You heard it.
• You repeated it with your tongue.
• You spoke without knowledge.
• You thought it was “small.”
• But Allah says: to Allah, it was huge.

Child meaning:

• You might think: “It’s just words.”
• But Allah says: “Those words can destroy someone.”

• Verse 16 — The correct response when you hear gossip


---

Allah says:

• When you heard it, you should have said:
• “We are not allowed to speak about this.”
• “SubhanAllah! This is a huge lie!”

Child meaning:

• A believer should shut gossip down immediately:
• “No, don’t say that. That’s wrong.”

• Verse 17 — Allah warns you never to do it again


---

Allah says:

• I am warning you:
• Never repeat something like this again, if you are believers.

• Verse 18 — Allah is teaching clearly


---

Allah says:

• I make My verses clear.
• And Allah knows everything, and He is wise.

• Verse 19 — People who love spreading dirty things get punishment


---

Allah says:

• Some people enjoy spreading “indecency” among believers.
• They love drama, shame, and dirty stories.
• For them is a painful punishment:
• • in this world
• • and in the Hereafter
• Because Allah knows, and you don’t know.

Child meaning:

• Some people spread bad stories like entertainment.
• Allah says that is evil.

• Verse 20 — Again, Allah’s mercy saved you


---

Allah repeats:

• If not for Allah’s mercy… you would have been ruined.

• Verse 21 — Don’t follow Satan’s footsteps


---

Allah says:

• Don’t follow Satan step-by-step.
• Because Satan only commands:
• • dirty behavior
• • wrong actions
• • shameless talk
• Allah is the one who cleans people and guides them.

Child meaning:

• Satan doesn’t push you off a cliff instantly.
• He leads you slowly:
• “Just listen.”
• “Just repeat it once.”
• “Everyone is talking about it.”
• “Make it a joke.”
• “Now it’s normal.”

• Verse 22 — Even after harm, forgive and keep doing good


---

Allah tells good people (especially those with wealth):

• Don’t swear to stop helping relatives, poor people, or those who struggle.
• Instead:
• ✅ forgive
• ✅ overlook
• ✅ keep helping
• Then Allah asks: “Wouldn’t you love that Allah forgives you too?”

Child meaning:

• Even if someone hurt you, don’t become hard-hearted.
• Stay good.

• Verse 23 — Accusing pure believing women is a huge crime


---

Allah says:

• Those who accuse pure, innocent, believing women…
• are cursed:
• • in this world
• • and the Hereafter
• and they will get a great punishment.

• Verse 24 — Your own body will testify


---

Allah says:

• On Judgment Day:
• • tongues
• • hands
• • feet
• will speak and testify what you did.

Child meaning:

• You cannot lie in court with Allah.
• Even your own mouth will say:
• “Yes, I said it.”
• “Yes, I spread it.”

• Verse 25 — Allah will give full justice


---

Allah says:

• On that Day Allah will pay everyone fully what they deserve.
• And they will realize: Allah is the clear Truth.

• Verse 26 — Pure people are not meant for filthy accusations


---

Allah says:

• Impure people go with impure people.
• Pure people go with pure people.
• The pure people are innocent of what the liars say.

For the pure people:

• ✅ forgiveness
• ✅ a beautiful provision (reward)

Child meaning:

• A clean person should not be “painted” as dirty with lies.
• Allah will protect their name in the end.

• The Whole Message in One Simple Story

A child version:

• Someone made up a horrible lie.
• Other people repeated it without proof.
• Allah got angry because it destroys hearts and families.

Allah teaches believers:

• ✅ Don’t believe rumors
• ✅ Don’t repeat rumors
• ✅ Require proof
• ✅ Protect people’s honor
• ✅ Stop Satan early
• ✅ Forgive and stay good
• ✅ Allah will judge perfectly

The Big Theme: “Be Respectful and Stay Pure” (Verses 27–34)

• The Big Theme — Be respectful and stay pure

Allah is teaching believers how to live like good people:

• ✅ Respect other people’s privacy
• ✅ Don’t enter homes without permission
• ✅ Don’t stare at people
• ✅ Dress with modesty
• ✅ Keep your body and heart clean
• ✅ Marry the right way, not the dirty way
• ✅ Allah knows what you hide and what you show

• Verse 27 — Don’t enter someone’s house without asking


---

Allah says:

• Don’t enter houses that are not yours until you:
• ✅ ask permission
• ✅ greet the people inside (say Salaam)

Child meaning:

• Imagine your friend’s house.
• You can’t just open the door and walk in like it’s your house.
• You must knock and say: ✅ “Assalamu Alaikum, can I come in?”
• Because it’s polite, respectful, and safe.

• Verse 28 — If no one answers, don’t go in. If they say go back, go back.


---

Allah says:

• If you don’t find anyone inside… don’t enter.
• If it is said to you: “Go back” — then go back.

Child meaning:

• You knocked… no answer.
• That means: ✅ “Not now.”
• Or someone says: “Sorry, go back.”
• You must not get angry. You just leave politely.

Why is it “purer”?

• Because it protects:
• ✅ your manners
• ✅ other people’s privacy
• ✅ your heart from becoming rude or pushy

• Verse 29 — Empty buildings are different


---

Allah says:

• There is no sin if you enter uninhabited places (no one lives there), where you need something useful.

Child meaning:

• Like:
• ✅ a shop
• ✅ a public building
• ✅ a storage place
• ✅ a place where nobody lives
• That’s allowed if it’s normal and permitted.

But Allah reminds:

• Allah knows what you show and what you hide.

• Verse 30 — Tell believing men to lower their gaze


---

Allah says:

• Tell believing men:
• ✅ lower their gaze
• ✅ guard their private parts

What does “lower your gaze” mean?

• It means: don’t stare at people in a wrong way.

Child meaning:

• If your eyes see something you shouldn’t look at… you look away.
• Like you’re telling your eyes: “No. Not allowed.”

What does “guard private parts” mean?

• It means: keep your body safe and clean.
• No dirty behavior. No shameful actions.

• Verse 31 — Tell believing women to lower their gaze and dress modestly


---

Allah says:

• Tell believing women:
• ✅ lower their gaze
• ✅ guard their private parts
• ✅ don’t show their beauty in a way that brings attention
• ✅ cover properly (especially the chest area)
• ✅ don’t show hidden beauty to strangers
• ✅ don’t walk in a way to attract attention (like stamping feet to make jewelry sound)

Child meaning:

• Allah is teaching girls:
• “Be respected and protected. Don’t display yourself for strangers.”
• This is not about being “less.” It’s about:
• ✅ dignity
• ✅ safety
• ✅ respect
• ✅ purity

The biggest part:

• Allah ends by saying: Turn to Allah in repentance all together.
• That means: even if you made mistakes before, come back to Allah.

• Verse 32 — Get married the halal way (Allah will provide)


---

Allah says:

• Help the single people marry.
• Even if they are poor, Allah can provide for them.

Child meaning:

• Marriage is the clean way to love.
• Allah is saying:
• “Don’t be scared of being poor. If you marry the right way, Allah can help you.”

• Verse 33 — If you can’t marry yet, stay patient and pure


---

Allah says:

• If someone can’t marry yet:
• ✅ they must stay chaste (pure) until Allah provides for them.

Child meaning:

• If you’re not ready for marriage:
• ✅ You must control yourself.
• ✅ You don’t do haram.
• ✅ You wait.
• Because waiting is better than falling into sin.

• Verse 33 — Important point about slavery and protection

Allah says:

• If slaves want freedom and they have good character: help them get freedom.
• Don’t force slave girls into prostitution.
• If someone was forced, Allah is forgiving and merciful to the one who was forced.

Child meaning:

• Allah is saying:
• ✅ Don’t exploit people
• ✅ Don’t abuse power
• ✅ Don’t push people into dirty harm
• Allah is just and merciful.

• Verse 34 — Allah sent clear teachings and warnings


---

Allah says:

• Allah sent:
• ✅ clear revelations
• ✅ examples from people before
• ✅ warnings for those who want to be righteous

Child meaning:

• Allah is saying:
• “I didn’t leave you confused. I gave you guidance.”

• The Whole Message in One Simple Child Story

Imagine Allah is teaching like a wise parent:

• Don’t walk into someone’s room without knocking.
• Don’t stare at people.
• Keep your body clean and your heart clean.
• Dress with respect.
• Love and marriage must be done properly.
• If you can’t marry, be patient.
• Never harm or use others.
• Allah sees everything you do.

The Big Idea: Allah’s Guidance is Like Light (Verses 35–46)

• The Big Idea — Guidance is like light

Imagine you are walking in the dark at night.

• If you have a lamp, you can see the road and avoid danger.
• If you have no light, you can trip, crash, and get lost.

Allah is explaining that guidance (knowing what is right) is like light.

• Verse 35 — “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth”


---

Allah says:

• Allah is the Light of everything.

What does “Light” mean here?

• It doesn’t mean Allah is a lightbulb.
• It means:
• ✅ Allah is the One who gives guidance, truth, clarity, and direction.
• Allah gives hearts the ability to see what is right, like light helps eyes see.

“Light upon Light”

• This means: guidance stacked on guidance.
• Like:
• • you learn the truth
• • then Allah increases your understanding
• • then your heart becomes even more bright

• Verse 36 — This light is in houses where Allah is remembered


---

Allah says:

• This light is found in houses Allah honored, where His Name is remembered.

Child meaning:

• These are places where people talk about Allah and obey Him
• (like places of worship and homes that remember Allah).
• When Allah is remembered, it’s like the room becomes spiritually “bright.”

• Verse 37 — Good men are not distracted from Allah


---

Allah describes people who are serious about Him:

• Buying and selling
• Business and money
• do NOT distract them from:
• ✅ remembering Allah
• ✅ praying
• ✅ giving charity (helping the poor)

Child meaning:

• They don’t let “life stuff” make them forget Allah.
• Even if they’re busy, they still pray.
• Even if they want money, they still give to the needy.

• Verse 38 — Allah rewards them and gives more


---

Allah says:

• ✅ He will reward them for their best deeds
• ✅ and give them even more from His bounty

Child meaning:

• Allah doesn’t only pay you back fairly—He can give you extra because He is generous.

• Verse 39 — Disbelievers’ deeds are like a mirage in the desert


---

Allah says:

• Some people do deeds without true faith, and it’s like:
• a thirsty person sees water far away in the desert…
• but when they reach it… there is nothing.

Child meaning:

• A mirage looks real, but it’s fake.
• Some people think their deeds will save them, but when they meet Allah, they realize:
• “I don’t have what I need.”

• Verse 40 — Or like deep darkness in the ocean


---

Allah gives another picture:

• Deep water
• Huge waves
• Clouds above
• Darkness on darkness
• You can’t even see your own hand.

Allah says:

• Whoever Allah does not give light to, has no light.

Child meaning:

• Without Allah’s guidance, it’s like being trapped in darkness—confused and lost.

• Verse 41 — Everything glorifies Allah, even birds


---

Allah says:

• Everything in the heavens and the earth praises Him—even birds flying.
• Each one knows its way of worship.

Child meaning:

• Even animals and nature obey Allah in their own way.
• Birds don’t “forget” Allah’s system.
• They fly, live, and follow what Allah created them to do.

• Verse 42 — To Allah belongs the kingdom, and to Him we return


---

Allah says:

• Everything belongs to Him.
• Everyone’s journey ends by returning to Him.

Child meaning:

• Allah owns everything.
• And one day, we will all stand before Him.

• Verse 43 — Clouds, rain, hail, lightning—Allah controls it


---

Allah describes how He:

• moves clouds
• joins them
• makes rain fall
• sends hail
• makes lightning flash so strong it almost blinds

Child meaning:

• Weather is not random “luck.”
• Allah controls it perfectly.

• Verse 44 — Allah rotates night and day


---

Allah says:

• Allah causes night and day to change.

Child meaning:

• It’s like Allah turns the world’s “time wheel”:
• day → night → day → night
• This reminds us Allah is running everything.

• Verse 45 — Allah created every creature from water


---

Allah says:

• Allah created living creatures from water:
• • some crawl on their bellies
• • some walk on two legs
• • some walk on four

Child meaning:

• Allah made all kinds of animals—different shapes, different ways of moving.

• Verse 46 — Allah sent clear signs and guides to the straight path


---

Allah says:

• Allah sent clear revelations.
• And Allah guides whom He wills to the straight path.

Child meaning:

• Allah didn’t leave humans confused. He sent guidance (revelation).
• Guidance comes when a person is humble and wants truth.

• The Whole Message in a Child Story

Imagine you are walking in a dark place:

• Allah’s guidance is like a bright lamp.
• Good believers keep the lamp on by prayer, remembering Allah, and helping others.
• People who reject guidance are like someone chasing fake water in a desert, or drowning in deep darkness.
• Nature, weather, and day and night all show Allah’s power and control.
• In the end, everyone returns to Allah.

Big Idea of Verses 24:47–57 (Real vs Fake Believers)

• ✅ Big Idea — Allah shows the difference between a real believer and a fake believer

• ✅ 1) A real believer: someone who is honest, fair, and obeys Allah even when it’s hard.
• ❌ 2) A fake believer: someone who talks nice, but only follows Islam when it benefits them.

• 24:47 — “We believe and we obey”… but then they turn away


---

Some people say: “We believe in Allah and we obey the Messenger.” But when it’s time to obey, they walk away.

• They speak with the mouth, but their actions show they don’t really obey.
• Allah explains: this is not real belief.

Child meaning:

• It’s like a kid saying: “Yes teacher, I will listen!”
• But when the teacher turns around, the kid does the opposite.
• Lesson: Real belief is not just words — it is obedience.

• 24:48 — When they are called to Allah’s judgment, they run away


---

When they are called to Allah and His Messenger for fair judgment, a group turns away.

• They refuse Allah’s rules because they fear the truth will expose them.
• They do not want justice — they want to escape responsibility.

Child meaning:

• Two kids fight, and the teacher says: “Come, let’s see who is right.”
• But one kid runs away because they know they were wrong.

• 24:49 — If the truth is in their favor, they come quickly


---

If the decision supports them, they come gladly and submit.

• If it benefits them, they accept the rules.
• If it goes against them, they reject the rules.
• This proves: they love winning, not truth.

Child meaning:

• It’s like a child who loves rules only when the rules give him candy.
• If the rule says: “You win!” he smiles.
• If the rule says: “You were wrong,” he gets angry.

• 24:50 — The problem is not Allah’s injustice… it is their own wrong


---

Allah asks: Is there sickness in their hearts? Doubt? Fear of unfairness? No — rather they are the wrongdoers.

• Allah and His Messenger are not unjust.
• The real issue is: they want their own way, not justice.

Child meaning:

• It’s like someone cheating in a game and then shouting: “The referee is unfair!”
• But the truth is: they are the one cheating.

• 24:51 — Real believers say: “We hear and we obey.”


---

The believers’ response is simple: “We hear and we obey.”

• Real believers don’t argue against Allah’s truth.
• They obey even when it is difficult.
• Allah says: they are successful.

Child meaning:

• A good child listens even when they don’t like the rule.
• They don’t say: “I’ll only listen when it benefits me.”

• 24:52 — The winners obey Allah, fear Him, and stay careful


---

The victorious ones are those who obey Allah and His Messenger, fear Allah, and protect themselves from sin.

• Obey Allah.
• Obey the Messenger.
• Fear Allah (meaning: they don’t want to displease Him).
• Stay away from sin.

Child meaning:

• It’s like the child who respects the rules even when nobody is watching.
• That child becomes the best one.

• 24:53 — Loud promises are not better than real obedience


---

They swear big oaths, but Allah teaches: known obedience is better than loud swearing.

• Some people shout: “I swear we will do it!”
• But their actions prove they don’t really obey.
• Allah teaches: obedience is proven by actions, not dramatic words.

Child meaning:

• Some kids always say: “I promise! I promise!”
• But they still don’t do it.

• 24:54 — Messenger delivers the message; your duty is to obey


---

Allah says: obey Allah and obey the Messenger. The Messenger’s duty is conveyance; your duty is obedience.

• The Messenger explains clearly and delivers the guidance.
• You are responsible to follow it properly.

Child meaning:

• It’s like a teacher teaching the lesson.
• The teacher explains.
• The student listens and follows.

• 24:55 — Allah promises strength and peace to true believers (with a condition)


---

Allah promises believers leadership and safety after fear, if they worship Him alone and do not associate anything with Him.

• ✅ Allah gives strength and leadership to true believers.
• ✅ Allah replaces fear with peace.
• ✅ Allah makes them safe.
• Condition: worship Allah alone and do not associate partners with Him.

Child meaning:

• If a community listens to Allah and stays pure in worship, Allah helps them become stable and safe.

• 24:56 — Pray, give charity, obey the Messenger → you get mercy


---

Allah gives simple steps: establish prayer, give charity, obey the Messenger — so you receive mercy.

• ✅ establish prayer
• ✅ give the poor their right (charity)
• ✅ obey the Messenger
• ➡️ result: Allah gives mercy

Child meaning:

• Allah is showing the “path of goodness.”

• 24:57 — Disbelievers cannot escape Allah


---

Do not think those who reject Allah will escape. In the end, they will face Allah.

• No one can run away from Allah’s final judgment.
• Rejecting truth has consequences.

Child meaning:

• It’s like a kid who keeps breaking rules and thinks: “I will never get caught.”
• But Allah says: nobody escapes Allah.

Big Idea of Verses 24:58–61 (Home Manners & Privacy)

• ✅ Big Idea — Allah teaches Muslims good manners inside the home

• privacy
• respect
• good manners
• modesty
• comfort inside the home

So the home stays: peaceful, clean, and safe.

• 24:58 — Ask permission at 3 private times


---

Allah says children and servants should knock and ask permission before entering rooms at three special times.

• Before Fajr: early morning
• Midday rest: when people change clothes or nap
• After ‘Isha: late night / bedtime

Why these times?

• sleeping
• changing clothes
• resting
• private family time

Child meaning:

• It’s like Allah is saying: “Don’t rush into someone’s room when they might not be ready.”
• These are private times, so you should be respectful.

Simple example:

• If your mom is sleeping or changing clothes and you run in, she may feel uncomfortable.
• So Allah teaches:
• ✅ “Knock first.”
• ✅ “Wait for permission.”

• 24:59 — When kids grow up, they must always ask permission


---

Allah says when children reach puberty (become teenagers), they must ask permission like adults do.

Child meaning:

• When you become older, you understand privacy more.
• So Allah says: “Now you must behave like a grown-up.”

Simple example:

• A small child might not understand privacy well.
• But when you grow up, you must be careful:
• ✅ Always knock
• ✅ Always ask permission
• ✅ Respect people’s space

• 24:60 — Elderly women and outer clothing


---

Allah speaks about older women who are past having children and are not seeking marriage anymore.

• There is no sin if they relax their outer clothing a bit at home...
• ✅ Condition: as long as they do NOT show off beauty/adornment.
• ✅ Allah says: being modest is still better.

Child meaning:

• Allah is being kind and gentle.
• Allah understands older women may need comfort.
• But Allah still reminds:
• ✅ “Stay decent.”
• ✅ “Don’t dress in a way that shows off beauty.”

Simple example:

• It’s like Allah says: “You can be comfortable… but still be respectful and modest.”

• 24:61 — No blame if you eat at family houses or friends


---

This verse removes stress and overthinking.

Allah says there is no sin if you eat food from:

• your own house
• your parents’ houses
• your siblings’ houses
• your relatives’ houses
• a house where you have the keys
• your friend’s house

Also Allah says:

• ✅ It’s fine if you eat together
• ✅ It’s fine if you eat separately

Child meaning:

• Allah is teaching: “Family is family. Don’t make it complicated.”
• If your aunt says “Come eat,” you can eat.
• If your friend’s family offers food, you can eat (with kindness and respect).

• 24:61 (continued) — Say Salam when you enter a home

Allah teaches us to greet when entering houses with a blessed and good greeting.

• ✅ Greeting: “Assalamu Alaikum”
• Meaning: peace be on you

Child meaning:

• Allah wants homes to feel safe and loving.
• Saying Salam is like saying:
• “I come with peace. I’m not here to harm. I respect you.”