Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): Some Jews came to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, "As-Saam Alaik" (death be upon you). I understood what they said and replied, "Alaikum as-saam wal-la'nah" (death and curse be upon you). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Aisha, be gentle, for Allah loves gentleness in all matters." I said, "O Messenger of Allah! Did you not hear what they said?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "I have already replied to them: 'Wa Alaikum' (and upon you)."