OverviewA Jewish scholar in Madinah who became Muslim and shared his knowledge.CategoryCompanionPeriodBirth date unknown · d. 663 CE
Learning before IslamAbdullah belonged to the Jewish community of Madinah and was trained in its scriptural tradition. Sources usually place his acceptance of Islam around Muhammad’s arrival, although alternative dates are recorded.Source: ABDULLAH b. SELÂM — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Within the Muslim communityHe became a respected companion and transmitter of reports. His knowledge of earlier scripture contributed to discussions among the first Muslims, without making every later story attributed to him equally reliable.Source: ABDULLAH b. SELÂM — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Teaching and later lifeNarrations associated with him include advice on greeting others peacefully, providing food, and worship. He remained in Madinah and died there in 663.Source: ABDULLAH b. SELÂM — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
SourcesOriginal biographical summary based on the cited references. Uncertain dates and disputed reports are qualified or omitted. This is not an excerpt or paraphrase of the 82 İl 82 Sahabi book.ABDULLAH b. SELÂM — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
