Salman farsi (Searching for Truth Religion)

According to some reports, Sayyiduna Salman Farsi رضی اللہ عنہ lived beyond the age of 250. It is said that he even saw a companion of Prophet Isa علیہ السلام.

Sayyiduna Salman Farsi رضی اللہ عنہ resided in the city of Isfahan, in Iran. His forefathers were fire worshippers, and he acquired knowledge of their religion, but quickly became disgusted by it. He then set off in search of the truth, a journey which took many years. He travelled to Syria at one point and adopted the company of several hermits (who spent all their time worshipping).

Eventually he went to a certain hermit, who in his final moments revealed to him, “Son! According to my knowledge, there is no hermit on earth that is now following correct religious teachings. Soon Allah Almighty will send His final Prophet, go to him and stay in his company.”

The monk told him about the city of Madinah and some signs with which he could identify the Prophet ﷺ.As Arabian caravans would come and go from Syria, Sayyiduna Salman Farsi رضی اللہ عنہ joined one that was heading to Madinah. During the journey, the intention of the people in the caravan became corrupt. Seeing he was alone, they sold him to a disbeliever.

According to several narrations, Sayyiduna Salman Farsi رضی اللہ عنہ was sold more than ten times. After much hardship, he reached Madinah and began his wait for the Prophet ﷺ.Eventually, his waiting came to an end. One fortunate day, Sayyiduna Salman Farsi رضی اللہ عنہ was picking dates from the garden of his worldly master. He heard news that the Prophet ﷺ had migrated from Makkah and is now residing in Quba. Hearing this fanned the flame of love in his heart even further. His heart became restless in anticipation. The Prophet he had waited years to meet, the Prophet he had waited years to see, the Prophet he had searched far and wide for had finally ﷺ

His heart moved to and fro in restless anticipation. He could not remain patient for much longer. Thus, Sayyiduna Salman Farsi رضی اللہ عنہ counted down the time until he finally met who he was searching for all these years.

The day then came when the Messenger of Allah ﷺentered Madinah and the streets were filled with people celebrating his arrival. There was happiness everywhere and the atmosphere of Eid was overwhelmingly prevalent. Light and joy were everywhere the eye could see. Sayyiduna Salman Farsi ﷺsearched for the signs the hermit had informed him about, which he found in totality. He accepted Islam and adopted the company of the Prophet.ﷺ