There is a popular Islamic parenting guide called the 7-7-7 rule , which advises playing with children for the first 7 years, disciplining them for the next 7, and befriending them for the final 7.
| Myth | Reality | | :--- | :--- | | You have to say Salam 7 times when entering a mosque. | Reality: There is no Islamic basis for saying Salam 7 times. Say it once clearly. | | Myth 2: "7 Salam" is a bid'ah (innovation). | Reality: The phrase is not a bid'ah; it is a transliteration style. The intention (greeting peace) is Sunnah. | | Myth 3: The number 7 has magical properties for peace. | Reality: The number 7 is sacred in Islam (7 heavens, 7 circumambulations of the Kaaba), but not specifically for the greeting "Salam." | | Myth 4: "7" means "Very" (like 7=Very in slang). | Reality: In Arabizi, 7 = letter Haa. In English texting, "7" can mean "very" (e.g., 7 good), but in "7 Salam," it is the letter. | | Myth 5: Only Arabs use "7 Salam." | Reality: With the rise of Islam globally, non-Arab Muslims (especially converts) use "7 Salam" to mimic the correct pronunciation of the Haa sound. | 7 salam