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What was Abdullah bin Salam's (RA) religious background prior to embracing Islam?
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Explanation
Abdullah bin Salam (RA) was originally a Jewish scholar from the Banu Qaynuqa tribe in Yathrib before converting to Islam. He was neither a polytheist, Christian, nor Magian. After his conversion, he became a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), took part in the conquests of Syria and Palestine, and later passed away in Medina.
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