SALMAN FACTS
Where was Salman originally from?
Persia
What was Abu Dharr’s real name?
Jundab ibn Junadah
Name any one of the Four Pillars.
Salman, Abu Dharr, Miqdad, Ammar
Salman was known for his beautiful what?
Akhlaq
What desert village was Abu Dharr exiled to?
Rabdha
What idea did Salman give during the Battle of Khandaq?
Digging a trench
Why did Abu Dharr love staying in the masjid?
Because he said every moment should be in the masjid
Who did the Four Pillars stay loyal to?
Imam Ali (a)
Abu Dharr always spoke up for which group of people?
The poor and oppressed
Which battle shows Salman’s intelligence?
The Battle of Khandaq
What special title did the Prophet (s) give Salman that showed his closeness to the Ahlul Bayt?
“Salman is one of us, the Ahlul Bayt.”
What did the Prophet (s) teach him about du‘a?
Du‘a is knocking on the door of a Great King.”
What made the Four Pillars different from most other companions?
They never changed their loyalty to the truth
What did Salman not do even though he was a governor?
He did not live in luxury or show off
Which companion traveled through many lands searching for the truth?
Salman
When Salman became governor of Mada’in, how did he live?
Very simply and humbly
Why did Abu Dharr get in trouble with rulers?
He corrected them and spoke the truth, even when they were wrong
Which Pillar suggested the trench?
Salman
What character trait did both companions have?
Honesty and courage
Which companion died with very few belongings but great honor?
Abu Dharr
Why did the Ansar and Muhajirun argue about Salman before the Prophet (s) settled it?
Both groups wanted to claim Salman because of his wisdom and goodness
Who helped bury Abu Dharr?
A group of travelers including Malik al-Ashtar
Which Pillar became a symbol of courage and justice because he refused to stay silent?
Abu Dharr
How did Salman help unite muslims?
By calming arguments and encouraging kindness
What is the most important lesson BOTH companions teach us?
Stand for truth and never leave the Ahlul Bayt