سلامٌ وإن كانَ السلامُ تحيةً

سلامٌ وإن كانَ السلامُ تحيةً

فوجهُكَ دونَ الردِّ يكفي المُسَلِّما

فوجهُكَ دونَ الردِّ يكفي المُسَلِّما

A greeting of peace—though peace is itself a salutation;

Peace to you! Though peace is a salutation,

your face, even without a reply, suffices the one who greets.

your face, without a reply, suffices the one who greets you.