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The Torture Of Bilal ibn Rabah

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Gary Larocque

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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A Companion, Abu Bakr, Leading the Prophet in Salat (Prayer)

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Gary Larocque

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

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Gary Larocque

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

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Gary Larocque

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

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Gary Larocque

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 →

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Bilal ibn Rabah Al-Habashi

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Gary Larocque

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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