Who was the first non-Arab Muslim to accept Islam?

Explanation

Hazrat Farwah Bin Umro Al Jazami RA was the governor of Ma'an, a region under the Byzantine (Roman) Empire. When he learned about the message of Islam, he accepted it and wrote a letter to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) declaring his faith. He also sent gifts along with the letter. When the Roman emperor heard of his conversion, he was arrested, given the choice to renounce Islam or face execution, and he chose martyrdom, becoming one of the early non-Arab martyrs of Islam.

Good to know

Hazrat Farwah Bin Umro Al Jazami RA belonged to the Banu Juzam tribe and served as the Byzantine governor of Ma'an (in present-day Jordan). He accepted Islam around 8 AH after hearing about the Prophet (PBUH). His letter of acceptance and gifts were received warmly by the Prophet (PBUH), who prayed for him. Upon refusing to abandon Islam, he was crucified by the Romans, making him among the earliest non-Arab shuhada. Other notable early non-Arab companions include Hazrat Suhaib Rumi RA and Hazrat Salman Farsi RA, but Farwah RA was the first.

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