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Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ (Arabic: بِلَال بِن رَبَاح) (5 March 580 – 2 March 640) was one of the Sahabah (companions) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Bilal Ibn Rabah (R.A.) was the first Muezzin of Islam (Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret of a mosque five times a day). He was chosen as the first Muezzin by the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) himself. He is, generally, known as "BILAL HABASHI".
Aug 7, 2023 · A close companion of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W), Bilal’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming Islam’s first muezzin continues to inspire and resonate with Muslims worldwide. Bilal came from a mixture of cultures. His father, Rabah, was a slave from the Banu Jumah tribe in Arabia.
Bilal ibn Rabah (may Allah bless him) is one of the most illustrious names in Islamic history. The Prophet selected Bilal to be one of his distinguished companions. Bilal’s rise to a position of prominence in Islam is evidence of the importance of pluralism and racial equality in Islam.
Jul 5, 2024 · Bilal ibn Rabah was born the son of an Ethiopian slave called Rabah. Because of his black skin, he was sometimes known as Bilal Al-Habashi (the Ethiopian). As a boy, he was sold as a slave to Umayyah ibn Khalaf ibn Safwan, leading member of the Quraish, head of the Bani Jumah, and a fierce believer in idol worship.
Apr 6, 2024 · Bilal ibn Rabah, may Allah be pleased with him, was the first slave to embrace Islam. He used to tend sheep for Abdullah ibn Jad'an. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, saw him while he was secluded in the cave with Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, and called him, asking for some milk.
Oct 8, 2023 · Learn more about Bilal’s new life as a free Muslim and a leading Companion of the Prophet. Moving stories about his last moments with the Prophet and when his adhan made Companions break into tears.
Jan 16, 2015 · Bilal ibn Rabah (may Allah bless him) is one of the most illustrious names in the Islamic history. A Negro slave originally from Habasha (Ethiopia), Bilal is an evident story of Islam’s...
Apr 23, 2024 · Dive into the heart of Islamic history as we explore the remarkable life of Bilal ibn Rabah, a figure whose unwavering faith and soul-stirring voice left an indelible mark on the early Islamic community.
Apr 19, 2021 · In the masjid, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) addressed Bilal ibn Rabah (RA), who had a beautiful voice, saying to get up and to recite the Azan. Bilal did so, gathering all the residents of Medina for prayer and becoming the first Muezzin of Prophet (PBUH).
