Abdullah ibn salam biography of martin

Companion (Sahaba) of Muhammad

Abdallah ibn Salam (Arabic: عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَلَامٍ, romanized:&#;ʿAbdullāh ibn Salām, lit.&#;'[ ALLAH'S (God's) Servant ]'), born Al-Husayn ibn Salam, was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and a Jew who converted to Islam.

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He participated in the conquest of Syria, but died in Medina.

Biography

Early years

According to Islamic narrative, Abdullah ibn Salam was a Jew in Medina (known as Yathrib at the time), who belonged to the Banu Qaynuqa tribe, claiming descent from Joseph.^[1] He was widely respected and honored by the people of the city, including those who were not Jewish.

He was known for his piety and goodness, his upright conduct, and his truthfulness.^[2]

Abdullah ibn Salam lived a peaceful life but was serious, purposeful and organized in the way he spent his time. For a fixed period each day, he would worship, teach and preach in the synagogue.^[citation