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The correct answer is None of these. Before accepting Islam, Abdullah bin Salam (RA) was a Jew and belonged to the Jewish religion. He was one of the well-known scholars of the Jews living in Madinah at the time when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated there. Abdullah bin Salam (RA) was highly respected by his community for his knowledge of the Torah and his good character.

He was from the tribe of Banu Qaynuqa, one of the Jewish tribes in Madinah. From a young age, he was interested in religious knowledge and spent much of his time studying the scriptures. He was known for his honesty, wisdom, and piety. When the Prophet (PBUH) arrived in Madinah, Abdullah bin Salam (RA) was very curious. He had read in the Jewish scriptures about the signs of the coming prophet and was waiting for that final messenger.

When he heard that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had arrived in Madinah, he went to meet him. The moment he saw the Prophet, he said that he recognized the truth in his face. One of his famous statements is: "When I looked at his face, I knew it was not the face of a liar." He listened to the Prophet’s teachings and realized that everything matched what was written in the previous scriptures about the final messenger.

Right after meeting the Prophet (PBUH), Abdullah bin Salam (RA) accepted Islam. He was one of the first Jews in Madinah to become a Muslim. He also requested that his conversion be kept secret for a short time, so the Prophet asked some Jewish leaders what they thought of Abdullah bin Salam. They praised him highly, calling him their best and most knowledgeable man. Then the Prophet told them that Abdullah bin Salam had accepted Islam, and they immediately denied his goodness, which showed their bias and denial of truth.

His conversion is so important that Allah mentioned him in the Qur’an in Surah Al-Ahqaf (46:10): "And a witness from the Children of Israel has testified to something similar, and he believed..." This verse is about Abdullah bin Salam (RA) who accepted Islam and bore witness to the truth of the Qur’an.

He later became a trusted companion of the Prophet and played an important role in the Muslim community. He participated in spreading Islamic knowledge and lived a life of righteousness and service.

So, the correct answer is None of these, because Abdullah bin Salam (RA) was Jewish before embracing Islam. His journey shows how sincere seekers of truth can find guidance, regardless of their background.