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Use this tag for any question about the phrases ʿalayhi as-salām (عليه السلام)', or 'Peace be upon him' used in reference to prophets in Islam.

The Arabic phrase ʿalayhi as-salām (عليه السلام)', which translates as "peace be upon him" is a conventionally complimentary phrase or 'durood' attached to the names of the prophets in Islam.

The English phrase, 'Peace be Upon Him' is also given the abbreviation PBUH in writing.