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Sa'ad Al-Aswad رضي الله عنه
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Bilal ibn Rabah RA
By:Yousef Hassouneh
Who was he
Who was he?
Bilal ibn Rabah, c. 580–640, was one of the most trusted and loyal Sahabah of the prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca and is considered to have been the first mu'azzin in history, chosen by Muhammad himself.
Early life
Early life
Bilal was born in Mecca. His mother was abducted as a child and sold as a slave. Bilal was known for his hard work and loyalty to his master, Umayyah ibn Khalaf, a leader in Mecca and one of the archenemies of Islam.
Achievements
He was also the first mu'azzin (prayer caller) in the Muslim faith. Rabah is the first person of known African ancestry to become a Muslim an fought in the battle of Badr and Uhud he also has helped colonize many citys in the Arabian region.
Achievments
What makes him special
What makes him special
Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi was a loyal Sahabah (companion) to the Prophet Muhammad and thus one of the earliest converts in the religion of Islam. He was also the first mu'azzin in the Muslim faith. Rabah is the first person of known African ancestry to become a Muslim.
Discrimination
Discrimination
Bilal Ibn Rabah was beaten mercilessly, dragged around the hills of Mecca and subjected to long periods without food or water. His owner, Umayyah ibn Khalaf, used all sorts of torture on Bilal to make him change his mind.In the present days there is no descrimination faced like Bilals discrimination Alhamdulilah.
Death
Death
After mourning the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632, Rabah left Medina and moved to Damascus, Syria, helping to establish Islam in that region. His precise death date is disputed among historians who claim he died somewhere between 638 and 642 in Damascus.
Citations
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