Aisha reported that some Jews came to Allahs Apostle ﷺ and they said: Abul-Qasim (the Kunya of the Holy Prophet), as-Sam-u-Alaikum, whereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Wa Alaikum. Aisha reported: In response to these words of theirs, I said: But let there be death upon you and disgrace also, whereupon Allahs Messenger ﷺ said: Aisha, do not use harsh words. She said: Did you hear what they said? Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Did I not respond to them when they said that; I said to them: WaAlaikum (let it be upon you).