Saleum

Saleum or Saleuëm is an Acehnese folk song, originating from Aceh, Indonesia.''''''

Description

"Saleuëm" is used as a welcoming song, greeting guests and visitors of Aceh. The word "saleuëm" can be translated as "greetings" or a prayer for safety. saleuëm may also refer to the Arabic phrase "As-salamu alaykum", a common Muslim greeting, which is present in the song's lyrics. The song "Saleuëm" is one of the many results of Islamic influence in Acehnese culture.
"Saleuëm" is thought to originate from the Samudera Pasai Sultanate, used as a tool for preaching Islam.

Renditions

"Saleuëm" was popularised by the Community of Nyawöung, being listed as the first track in their 2000 album Album Aceh: Nyawöung. the rendition of the song was sung by Mukhlis.

Other notable renditions

Acehnese folk singer and songwriter, Rafly Kande, sung the song as his performance at the 2014 Jakarta Melayu Festival.
On 9th November, 2015, sung the song during his concert in Banda Aceh.