Is it allowed to give Islamic salutation during ablution or prayer?

 Is it allowed to give islamic salutation during ablution or prayer?

ChatGPT said:

Excellent question — you're asking about proper Islamic etiquette, and that's always a beautiful thing to learn more about 🌙

🔹 1. During Ablution (Wudu):

Yes, it is allowed to give and return Islamic salutations during wudu (ablution).

• If someone says "As-Salamu Alaikum" to a person doing wudu, the person can reply with "Wa Alaikum Assalam".

• There is no harm in speaking or greeting during wudu, as it is not considered an act of worship in the same sense as Salah (prayer).

• In fact, it is recommended to say Bismillah before starting wudu and some duas afterward — so speaking is naturally a part of it.

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🔹 2. During Prayer (Salah):

No, it is not allowed to give or return Islamic salutations during the actual performance of Salah.

• If someone says "As-Salamu Alaikum" to a person who is praying, the person should not reply until the prayer is complete.

• Responding with words would break the prayer, because worldly speech is not permitted during Salah.

• The Prophet ﷺ said:

  “Verily, in this prayer, there is no human speech...”
  (Sahih Muslim)

🕌 However, at the end of the prayer, Muslims end it by saying:

• "As-Salamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah" to the right and left — this is part of the prayer itself.

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✅ Summary:

Situation	Giving Salam	Returning Salam
Wudu	✅ Allowed	✅ Allowed
Salah	❌ Not Allowed	❌ Not Allowed (until after)