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Marva & Madina Umar “Salam means ‘peace’ in Arabic. It’s commonly used as a greeting. People always want to say salam first because it’s rewarded through Islam. Same with smiling, it’s encouraged because it is contagious. Your smile has the power to make someone else happy. That’s the part of Islam I love. Contrary to popular belief, Islam is a very peaceful religion.” - MARVA 144