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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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Death of The Prophet, Fatima’s Dua’ For Her Father

Narrated Anas (raa): When the ailment of the Prophet (saws) got aggravated, he became unconscious whereupon Fatima (raa) said, “Oh, how distressed my father is!” He said, “Your father will have no more distress after today.” When he expired, she … Continue reading

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Sabr (Patience) & Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) During Illness

Narrated ‘Ata bin Abi Rabah (raa): Ibn ‘Abbas (raa) said to me, “Shall I show you a woman of the people of Paradise?” I said, “Yes.” He said, This black lady (raa) came to the Prophet (saws) and said, “I … Continue reading

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A Man From The Ansar (Helpers), A Blessed Message of Sabr (Patience)

Narrated Usaid bin Hudair (raa): A man from the Ansar (raa) said, “O Allah’s Apostle (saws)! Will you appoint me as you have appointed so-and-so?” The Prophet (saws) said, “After me you will see others given preference to you; so … 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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