Were I in a Muslim household or even a mosque, I understand this is a greeting. We have the same greetings in Korea. “peace/ tranquility’ (An-yang-ha-sayo.) It’s the most common greeting. It may be connected with Confucianism. To say goodbye, the person leaving tells the host "Peace stay with you.’ And the guest is saluted with “Peace or Tranquility go with you.” I see the Islamic greeting as no more than this. I would have no issues using it.
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