In Islam, exchanging greetings has big rewards in both this life and the hereafter.

To understand its importance, you have first to realize its meaning and rules.Islam covers every aspect of life; it is not a religion that is only practiced once a week or during specific celebrations.

Islam, through the words of God in the Quran, and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, offers advice and guidance from dawn till dusk, from birth until death.

Islam even teaches the believers the best way to greet each other; it is a complete way of life.What does it mean?Saying “As- Salam-U- Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh” means a guarantee that I will not harm you, as it is a very strong bond of security and peace.It is also a kind of invocation, as you pray Allah to make this person in peace in his mind, his body, his social life …etc.

Islam encourages its followers to spread greetings among themselves, as the Prophet (PBUH) said:O people, exchange greetings of peace (i.e., say: As-Salamu ‘Alaikum to one another), feed people, strengthen the ties of kinship, and be in prayer when others are asleep, you will enter Jannah in peace.” * First, It protects one’s heart from envy, as the Prophet (PBUH) said:  By Him in Whose Hand my soul is!

Promote greeting amongst you (by saying As-salamu ‘alaikum to one another).” Those who are nearest to Allah are they who are first to give a salutation.” Etiquettes of Islamic greeting: 1- Saying  “As- Salam-U- Alaikum” in a heard voice, that an awake person can hear and in the same time doesn’t’ annoy the asleep, as Al-Miqdad reported:  “We used to reserve for the Prophet his share of the milk, and he would come at night and offer greetings in such a manner as did not disturb those asleep and was heard only by those who were awake.” How should I reply to “Assalamu Alaikum”?Well you can answer:Alaikum as-salam عليكم السلام or wa alaikum as-salam وعليكم السلامBoth are perfectly fine and good answers!Also available are the singular forms:'alaika as-salam عليك السلام andwa 'alaika as-salam وعليك السلامand also to repeat with the same word'alaika as-salam السلام عليك ... etc.

February has been considered as the "Love Month" across the United States and in other places around the world.

Candies, flowers, and gifts are exchanged on the 14th of February to show their undying appreciation and love between families, friends, and couples; all in the name of St. Valentine.

Later on, it was recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.Though there were mysterious stories shrouded and associated with the feast, it was Pope Gelasius who was responsible for establishing it in 496 AD to be celebrated on the 14th of February in honor of Saint Valentine of Rome who died in 269 AD.

Coined as the Feast of Saint Valentine, the day became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries which continued in the 18th century where couples exchanged flowers, greetings cards, and gifts as a symbol of their love and affection towards each other.

The 20th Century CelebrationAs time goes by, where technology has been rising tremendously, Valentine's Day is still celebrated across different nations.

The culture of exchanging flowers, gifts, greeting cards among others between couples remained visible.