Shifan Yang

📘 Abdullah ibn Salam: The Rabbi Who Recognized the Truth A Companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 📍 Introduction Among the many companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, there was one man whose story stands out — a Jewish rabbi , respected by his people, who recognized the truth of Islam through deep knowledge and sincerity. His name was Abdullah ibn Salam (رضي الله عنه), and he was among the first people in Madinah to embrace Islam. 🧔🏻‍♂️ Who Was He? Abdullah ibn Salam, originally named Al-Husayn ibn Salam , was a learned rabbi from one of the Jewish tribes in Yathrib (Madinah) . Known for his truthfulness, humility, and religious devotion, he was well respected by his community. He spent his days studying the Torah , teaching his people, and praying to the One God, hoping to live long enough to meet the final prophet foretold in his scriptures. 🌅 The Arrival of the Prophet ﷺ When news reached Yathrib that a man claiming to be a prophet had arrived from Makkah, Abdullah wa...