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Bilal Al-Habashi Carries The Sutra Of The Prophet
In the 2nd year (624 AD) after Hijra (migration) the Prophet (saws) received some gifts of homage from the Negus, King of Abyssinia. A signet ring, a pair of shoes and an ‘anaza (a short spear), and Bilal ibn Rabah … Continue reading
The Manumission Of Bilal ibn Rabah
Companions of the Prophet Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57, Number 98 Narrated Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah (raa): Whenever Umar lbn Al-Khattab (raa) mentioned Abu Bakr (raa) he would say, “Abu Bakr (raa) is our master and the emancipator of our … Continue reading
The Torture Of Bilal ibn Rabah
It is an established fact that Bilal Habashi (raa) had not embraced Islam with any worldly motive or to secure relief from the torments of slave life. On the contrary by accepting Islam as a slave, he had invited upon … Continue reading
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The First Muazzin Of Islam, Bilal Habashi
During all the Prophets (saws) journeys, Bilal ibn Rabah (raa) was by his side and because of his precedence in embracing Islam, his rich melodious voice and excellent utterance of Quran he was appointed the first Muazzin of Islam. He … Continue reading
Bilal Habashi And Hijra, Life in Yathrib
After Abu Bakr Siddiq (raa) emancipated Bilal (raa) from Umaiya Bin Khalaf, he appointed Bilal (raa) as his own store-keeper and later he came to serve to the Messenger of Allah (saws). When the Holy Prophet (saws) granted permission to … Continue reading
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A Companion, Abu Bakr, Leading the Prophet in Salat (Prayer)
Narrated Sahl ibn Sa’d (raa): There was a dispute amongst the people of the tribe of Bani ‘Amr bin ‘Auf. The Prophet (saws) went to them along with some of his companions in order to make peace between them. The time … Continue reading
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Bilal ibn Rabah Accepts Islam
The clarion call came to Bilal Habashi’s (raa) ears that a man, born of the noblest class in Mecca, who enjoyed exceeding popularity and commanded deep respect from the rank and file was preaching a staunch message of equality of … Continue reading
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The Character of Bilal ibn Rabah
Bilal Habashi (raa) had only one purpose in his life and that was to win the favor of Allah (swt). He had a heart that was as clean as a mirror in which Allah (swt) had illuminated with the light … Continue reading
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The Family of Bilal ibn Rabah
He is generally known as “Bilal Habashi” (raa), and it is believed that he was not a pure Abyssinian as his features were not identical with those of the Habashi or Zangi. His complexion was not black but dark brown. … Continue reading
Bilal ibn Rabah Al-Habashi
Bilal ibn Rabah or Bilal al-Habashi (raa) was from the Habash (Abyssinia) area, now known as Ethiopia. He was also known as “Bilal ibn Riyah”, “ibn Rabah” and sometimes he was called “Bilal al-Habashi (Bilal the one from Abyssinia). Born … Continue reading
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