Tag Archives: Umaiya bin Khalaf

The Manumission Of Bilal ibn Rabah

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Gary Larocque

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 →

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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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Bilal Habashi And Hijra, Life in Yathrib

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Gary Larocque

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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Bilal ibn Rabah and Al-Jahiliyyah (The Days of Ignorance)

Posted on November 2, 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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