How many concluding salutations (Tasleem) are sufficient after the prostration of recitation?

Chapter on the Description of Prayer

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 3 · Bab 5

Open in Qurani

Primary text

One concluding salutation suffices. Ahmad, in the narration of Harb and Abdullah, stated that one Tasleem is sufficient. Al-Qadi affirmed that one narration suffices. Ishaq stated that one should say the greeting only to the right: 'Al-Salamu Alaykum.'

Supporting text

A narration reported from Abu Bakr in Al-Mujarrad suggests that two Tasleems are necessary.