A companion of Persian origin remembered for learning and service.
A journey towards the Muslim community
Salman al-Farsi was a companion of Persian origin. His biography preserves a journey through different religious settings before he joined the community in Madinah. Traditional accounts also describe his enslavement and eventual freedom with the Prophet’s and companions’ assistance.
Service and later memory
He is associated with the proposal to dig a defensive trench around exposed parts of Madinah during the siege. Later accounts remember his modest way of life and his role at al-Mada’in. Reports giving him an exceptionally long lifespan are disputed and should not be presented as a verified age. Salman is an important figure in several Muslim traditions; the TDV entry provides references for both the early biography and later remembrance.
Sources and further reading
TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi — Selmân-ı Fârisî (Turkish)