Narrated Ibn 'Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "When the Jews greet anyone of you they say: 'Sam'Alaika (death be upon you); so you should say; 'Wa 'Alaika (and upon you).'"
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 9, Book 84: Dealing with Apostates, Hadith #62
Narrated Ibn 'Umar: Allah's Apostle said, "When the Jews greet anyone of you they say: 'Sam'Alaika (death be upon you); so you should say; 'Wa 'Alaika (and upon you).'"
This hadith is from the book of Dealing with Apostates in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 62 in book 84 of volume 9.
This hadith is referenced in the following topics: Relationship with Non-Muslims.
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