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To: rdb3

sa·laam (s-läm)
n.
1. A ceremonious act of deference or obeisance, especially a low bow performed while placing the right palm on the forehead.
2. A respectful ceremonial greeting performed especially in Islamic countries.
tr. & intr.v. sa·laamed, sa·laam·ing, sa·laams
To greet with or perform a salaam.


[Arabic salm, peace, salaam, from salima, to be safe; see lm in Semitic roots.]

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/salaam


470 posted on 04/02/2009 1:41:15 PM PDT by combat_boots (The answer to 1984 is 1776)
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To: combat_boots
The O' is just making some Change in our "customs". Its the change we all have been hoping for.


472 posted on 04/02/2009 1:44:34 PM PDT by C210N (The television has mounted the most serious assault on Republicanism since Das Kapital.)
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To: combat_boots

Does that mean obama should have put his own hand on his forehead or what when he performed the low bow?


511 posted on 04/02/2009 2:20:10 PM PDT by Freedom2specul8 (Please pray for our troops.... http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/)
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