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Abdullah bin Salam becomes a Muslim(I)
“Abdullah bin Salam heard the news of the arrival of Allah’s Messenger (in Madina) while he was on a farm collecting its fruits. So he came to the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) and said, ‘I will ask you about three things which nobody knows unless he be a Prophet – What is the first portent of the Hour? What is the first meal of the people of Jannah? And what makes a baby resemble its father or mother?’
“The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘Just now Jibreel has informed me about that.’ Abdullah said, ‘Jibreel?’ The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘Yes.’ Abdullah said, ‘He, among the angels is the enemy of the Jews.’ On that the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) recited this ayat, ‘…Whoever is an enemy to Jibreel (let him die in his fury), for indeed he has brought it (this Quran) down to your heart…’
“Then he added, ‘As for the first portent of the Hour, it will be a fire that will collect the people from the east to west. And as for the first meal of the people of Jannah, it will be the caudate (i.e., extra lobe) of the fish liver. And if a man’s discharge preceded that of the woman’s then the child resembles the father, and if the woman’s discharge preceded that of the man, then the child resembles the mother.’
“On hearing this, Abdullah said, I testify that La ilaha illAllah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and that you are the Messenger of Allah.” [Sahih Bukhari]
Abdullah bin Salam was one of the most learned men of the Jews, a rabbi of aristocratic lineage. He was esteemed by the Jewish as well as non-Jewish residents of Madina. He would spend some time everyday in worship, teaching and preaching in the synagogue. As such, he was well versed with the Torah and the verses it contained regarding the coming of the last prophet. His knowledge helped him to identify Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) with certainty as the foretold prophet. Since he was sincere in his worship of Allah (subhana wa ta’ala), he did not hesitate to embrace Islam once convinced of its authenticity as divine revelation. Unlike most of his co-religionists, he was quick to accept Islam.
Abdullah bin Salam becomes a Muslim(II)
“Abdullah bin Salam (radi Allahu anhu) said: ‘O Allah’s Messenger; the Jews are liars, and if they should come to know that I have embraced Islam, they will accuse me of being a liar.’ In the meantime some Jews came (to the Prophet) and he asked them, ‘What is Abdullah’s status amongst you?’ They replied, ‘He is the best amongst us, and he is our chief and the son of our chief.’ The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘What would you say if Abdullah bin Salam embraced Islam?’ They replied, ‘May Allah protect him from this!’ Then Abdullah came out and said, ‘I testify that La ilaha illAllah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and that Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allah.’ The Jews then said, ‘Abdullah is the worst of us, and the son of the worst of us,’ and disparaged him. On that Abdullah said, ‘O Allah’s Messenger! This is what I was afraid of.’” [Sahih Bukhari]
When the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) migrated to Madina there were three Jewish tribes settled there. They had come there a while ago in anticipation of the arrival of the new prophet. Their scriptures described Madina as the place to expect him, and so they had settled there. They had assumed that this prophet would also be of their own lineage, i.e., among the descendents of Ishaq (alaihis salam). Little did they suspect that he would be of the descendents of Ismaeel (alaihis salam).
When the awaited prophet turned out to be an Arab, the jealousy of the Jews knew no bounds. They had looked upon the Arabs as an inferior race and so they refused to acknowledge Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) as a prophet. They were so intent on maintaining their superiority over the Arabs that they didn’t even hesitate to instantly revoke the status that their most learned rabbi and leader, Abdullah bin Salam, enjoyed amongst them when he acknowledged that the last prophet was an Arab.
Since Abdullah bin Salam (radi Allahu anhu) was well aware of the nature of the Jews, he had foretold what kind of treatment would be meted out to him once he became a Muslim. His courage to stand by the truth, at the cost of losing the prestige and status he enjoyed amongst his people, made him one of the great Sahabah of the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) and worthy of Allah’s Jannah.
“Abdullah bin Salam heard the news of the arrival of Allah’s Messenger (in Madina) while he was on a farm collecting its fruits. So he came to the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) and said, ‘I will ask you about three things which nobody knows unless he be a Prophet – What is the first portent of the Hour? What is the first meal of the people of Jannah? And what makes a baby resemble its father or mother?’
“The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘Just now Jibreel has informed me about that.’ Abdullah said, ‘Jibreel?’ The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘Yes.’ Abdullah said, ‘He, among the angels is the enemy of the Jews.’ On that the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) recited this ayat, ‘…Whoever is an enemy to Jibreel (let him die in his fury), for indeed he has brought it (this Quran) down to your heart…’
“Then he added, ‘As for the first portent of the Hour, it will be a fire that will collect the people from the east to west. And as for the first meal of the people of Jannah, it will be the caudate (i.e., extra lobe) of the fish liver. And if a man’s discharge preceded that of the woman’s then the child resembles the father, and if the woman’s discharge preceded that of the man, then the child resembles the mother.’
“On hearing this, Abdullah said, I testify that La ilaha illAllah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and that you are the Messenger of Allah.” [Sahih Bukhari]
Abdullah bin Salam was one of the most learned men of the Jews, a rabbi of aristocratic lineage. He was esteemed by the Jewish as well as non-Jewish residents of Madina. He would spend some time everyday in worship, teaching and preaching in the synagogue. As such, he was well versed with the Torah and the verses it contained regarding the coming of the last prophet. His knowledge helped him to identify Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) with certainty as the foretold prophet. Since he was sincere in his worship of Allah (subhana wa ta’ala), he did not hesitate to embrace Islam once convinced of its authenticity as divine revelation. Unlike most of his co-religionists, he was quick to accept Islam.
Abdullah bin Salam becomes a Muslim(II)
“Abdullah bin Salam (radi Allahu anhu) said: ‘O Allah’s Messenger; the Jews are liars, and if they should come to know that I have embraced Islam, they will accuse me of being a liar.’ In the meantime some Jews came (to the Prophet) and he asked them, ‘What is Abdullah’s status amongst you?’ They replied, ‘He is the best amongst us, and he is our chief and the son of our chief.’ The Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said, ‘What would you say if Abdullah bin Salam embraced Islam?’ They replied, ‘May Allah protect him from this!’ Then Abdullah came out and said, ‘I testify that La ilaha illAllah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah) and that Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) is the Messenger of Allah.’ The Jews then said, ‘Abdullah is the worst of us, and the son of the worst of us,’ and disparaged him. On that Abdullah said, ‘O Allah’s Messenger! This is what I was afraid of.’” [Sahih Bukhari]
When the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) migrated to Madina there were three Jewish tribes settled there. They had come there a while ago in anticipation of the arrival of the new prophet. Their scriptures described Madina as the place to expect him, and so they had settled there. They had assumed that this prophet would also be of their own lineage, i.e., among the descendents of Ishaq (alaihis salam). Little did they suspect that he would be of the descendents of Ismaeel (alaihis salam).
When the awaited prophet turned out to be an Arab, the jealousy of the Jews knew no bounds. They had looked upon the Arabs as an inferior race and so they refused to acknowledge Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) as a prophet. They were so intent on maintaining their superiority over the Arabs that they didn’t even hesitate to instantly revoke the status that their most learned rabbi and leader, Abdullah bin Salam, enjoyed amongst them when he acknowledged that the last prophet was an Arab.
Since Abdullah bin Salam (radi Allahu anhu) was well aware of the nature of the Jews, he had foretold what kind of treatment would be meted out to him once he became a Muslim. His courage to stand by the truth, at the cost of losing the prestige and status he enjoyed amongst his people, made him one of the great Sahabah of the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) and worthy of Allah’s Jannah.
