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Is it permissible for a Muslim to use all forms of the Taslim in prayer, whether as an Imam or a follower?

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"The tasleem (salutation of peace) is a pillar of prayer according to the majority of scholars. What is reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is that he used to give the tasleem to his right and to his left with the wording: 'As-salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah (Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah).' Other additions have been reported, such as limiting it to 'As-salamu alaikum' or adding 'wa barakatuh (and His blessings).' It is best for a Muslim to use the wording 'As-salamu alaikum wa rahmatullah' to avoid scholarly disagreement. If one limits it to 'As-salamu alaikum,' their prayer is valid according to the majority of scholars. Adding 'wa barakatuh' is permissible at times, and a narration has been authenticated with it. The matter is broad, and everything authentically reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is valid. It is permissible to combine more than one manner of tasleem, such as giving the first tasleem in one manner and the second in another. It is also permissible to use one form in one prayer and another form in another prayer, and this is what the esteemed scholar Al-Uthaymeen preferred."

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