Alayhis Salam Meaning
Peace be upon him. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ
- Transliteration
- ʿAlayhi s-salām
- Meaning
- Peace be upon him
Alayhis salam, often written (AS), means “peace be upon him”. Muslims say it after the names of prophets such as Ibrahim, Musa and ‘Isa, and of angels such as Jibril.
In the Quran
Allah sends peace upon His prophets by name: “Peace be upon Nuh among the worlds” (Quran 37:79), “Peace be upon Ibrahim” (Quran 37:109), and “peace be upon the messengers” (Quran 37:181).
AS, PBUH and ﷺ
- ‘Alayhis salam (AS): after prophets and angels.
- ﷺ: after the Prophet Muhammad. See sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
- Radiyallahu anhu (RA): after the Companions. See radiyallahu anhu.
For women such as Maryam, “ʿalayhā s-salām” (peace be upon her) is used.
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does AS mean after a prophet’s name?
“Alayhis salam”: peace be upon him.
Is alayhis salam used for the Prophet Muhammad?
For the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims usually say “sallallahu alayhi wasallam” (ﷺ).