PBUH
Religion abbreviation · Religious Term
| Stands for | Peace be upon him |
|---|---|
| Categories | Religion |
PBUH stands for Peace be upon him, a religious term abbreviation.
English honorific written or spoken by Muslims after the name of the Prophet Muhammad, and often after other prophets, as a sign of respect. It translates the Arabic blessing commonly abbreviated SAW or AS.
Example: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in Mecca around AD 570.
Usage notes
Some Muslims prefer the fuller English formula "peace and blessings be upon him" for Muhammad, abbreviated PBUH or SAW. News organizations and academic publishers generally omit honorifics, while Muslim publications include them. Writers quoting Muslim sources should keep the honorific as written.
Related abbreviations
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- OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
- OT – Old Testament
- PCUSA – Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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- RCC – Roman Catholic Church
- RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- RSV – Revised Standard Version