السلام
AS-SALAM
Free of every defect, the source of peace and security
Meaning and Explanation
As-Salam comes from the root for soundness/safety/peace. In one sense it expresses that God's essence is free (salim) from any calamity, defect, or extinction; in another, that He is the source who grants His servants peace, tranquility, and security. That the people of Paradise and the angels greet one another with "peace" (see Ya-Sin 36:58) points to this name's social and eschatological dimension as well.
Traditional Note — Abjad Value
This name's abjad (letter numerical value) calculation is 131.
Letter-by-letter abjad calculation (root "سلام"): س (60) + ل (30) + ا (1) + م (40) = 131.
This number is not a religious prescription or a guarantee of any outcome.
This Name in the Quran
Dhikr Counter
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Historical abjad note: this name's abjad value is 131; reciting a specific count carries no religious obligation.
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Dhikr Tradition
Some sources describe reciting As-Salam while seeking inner peace and security as a traditional practice; this is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment and is not a guarantee of any specific outcome.
Remembrance (dhikr) through the beautiful names is a foundational act of worship in Islam. However, reciting a name a specific number of times (based on its abjad value) or at a specific day/time carries no religious obligation, and scholars are not unanimous on this point — some accept it as a traditional practice, others hold it has no basis in the primary sources. The information on this page does not constitute religious ruling.
Understanding This Name
Perfect freedom from defect and harm
As-Salam is explained through God's freedom from every deficiency and through the peace and safety that come from Him. The name appears in Al-Hashr 59:23, where it is not an abstract mood but a divine perfection. The Quran also presents the greeting of peace in the life of believers and in descriptions of Paradise. Those uses are related, yet the created experience of peace is not identical to the divine name.
Peace is more than avoiding open conflict
Reflection on As-Salam calls for speech and conduct from which others are safe. Silence that leaves abuse untouched is not genuine peace. Reconciliation requires truth, proportionate justice, and protection for the vulnerable. In personal practice, giving the greeting, keeping promises, and refusing humiliation can become modest expressions of peace. No repetition count should be marketed as a guaranteed cure for anxiety, war, or family conflict.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the name As-Salam be used as a guaranteed formula for calm?
Dhikr may support spiritual calm, but no page can promise a fixed emotional or medical result. Persistent anxiety still deserves appropriate professional care.
Sources
- Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), Kur'an Yolu Tefsiri (Haşr 59:23, Yâsîn 36:58)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam, "Selâm" maddesi
- Gazzâlî, el-Maksadü'l-Esnâ fî Şerhi Esmâillâhi'l-Hüsnâ, Es-Selâm bahsi
- English Translation — Noor International Center (v1.1.2)
- TDV Encyclopedia of Islam — Esmâ-i Hüsnâ — in Turkish
- Diyanet High Council of Religious Affairs — The 99 Names of God — in Turkish
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