In both readings, this reply from Abraham (pbuh) to the angels may be simply the greeting of peace. In the second reading, it could also entail that he wishes to have no conflict with these strangers [al-Mahdawi].
Explication
In both readings, this reply from Abraham (pbuh) to the angels may be simply the greeting of peace. In the second reading, it could also entail that he wishes to have no conflict with these strangers [al-Mahdawi].