Explore the inspiring journey of Hazrat Salman Farsi (R.A), from his life in Persia to becoming a beloved member of the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ household
The Journey of Salman Farsi: From Persia to the Heart of Islam
Today, our discussion is about a remarkable personality whose journey began in the land of Persia and reached the very heart of Islam. This is the story of a journey that transformed a stranger into a member of the Prophet’s household.
Think about it—the Prophet ﷺ himself said that “Salman is one of us,” meaning he became part of the family. This was no ordinary honor. A non-Arab, a foreigner, was granted a status that was normally reserved only for the closest of angels.
So the question arises: what was it in this Persian seeker that drove him to leave his home, comfort, and entire life behind? How did he achieve a rank that surpassed even blood relations?
Let’s try to understand this incredible journey and take a look at the different stages of his life—from the beginning of his quest to his esteemed position at the heart of Islam.
Before embracing Islam, his name was not Salman; it was Ruzbah. He was the son of a village chief near the famous city of Isfahan in Persia, and this is where his extraordinary story began.
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