A group of Jews came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said, "As-samu 'Alaika " (Death be on you), and Iunderstood it and said to them, "Alaikum AsSamu wa-l-la'na (Death and curse be on you)." Allah'sApostle said, "Be calm! O `Aisha, for Allah loves that one should be kind and lenient in all matters." Isaid. "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Haven't you heard what they have said?" Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "I have(already) said (to them), 'Alaikum (upon you).' "