For those who don't already know, "pbuh" is an acronym for "peace be upon him."
Why do people find it necessary to place this after then name of a prophet or messenger when writing or speaking their name? I commonly see this used when Muslims speak of Muhammed, and less frequently see it used with others, such as Jesus (okay, I only saw this once).
Why must this be said or written when speaking of such a person? Are they somehow deserving of more peace than anyone else when their body perishes? Why is it not just assumed?
You know brother, this is simple sociology. Pls follow me if you dont mind.
Where I grew up we are taught to greatly respect our teachers. When we call our teachers "Miss" its a phrase of great respect. It is impossible to call someone like that by name. Impossible.
Muslims generally grow up addressing the prophet Muhammed with SAL or PBUH what ever language you choose. Its very difficult not to. Actually it is next to impossible to address someone you respect so much without some statement like that. For a number of years I had the difficulty to address my professors and lecturers with anything but "prof" or at least an ending with "Sir".
But, when you grow up and see more people call these esteemed professors by name like lets say "Richard Bauckham". All over the internet we see people refer to him as Richard Baukham or just Baukham with no Prof or even a Mister. So when you see this for a number of years you get used to saying the name just like that.
That happened to me with Jesus.
But when we were kids, we would be scolded or even punished if we say "Isa" without adding SAL or at least Alaihissalaam. Now it doesnt feel so bad because almost everyone just says "Jesus".
Hope you understand.