Abdullah ibn Salam
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Summary
Abdullah ibn Salam was born on 550[1] in Medina[2]. He died on 663[3] in Medina[4]. He worked as a priest[5], theologian[6], Qur'anic exegete[7], and companions of the Prophet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,090 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Child: Yusuf ibn Abd Allah ibn Salam[10]
- Country of citizenship: Rashidun Caliphate[11]
- Field of work: Judaism[12], Islam[13], tafsir[14]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Part of: companions of the Prophet[17]
- Participated in conflict: Ridda Wars[18]
- Given name: Obadiah[19]
- Described by source: Islamskiy entsiklopedicheskiy slovar'[20], Encyclopedia of Jews in the Islamic World[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[22]
- Birth name: الحصين بن سلام[23]
- Name in native language: صحابي رسول الله عبد الله بن سلام[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Abdullah ibn Salam include Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque[26], a synagogue[27], in Algeria[28], founded in 1880[29].
Why It Matters
Abdullah ibn Salam has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Abdallah Ibn Salam Mosque[26], a synagogue[27], in Algeria[28], founded in 1880[29].
FAQs
Where was Abdullah ibn Salam born?
Abdullah ibn Salam's place of birth was Medina[2].
Where did Abdullah ibn Salam die?
Abdullah ibn Salam died in Medina[4].
What did Abdullah ibn Salam do for work?
Abdullah ibn Salam worked as a priest[5], theologian[6], Qur'anic exegete[7], and companions of the Prophet[8].