Who is Bilal ibn Rabah?
Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ ( Arabic: بِلَال بِن رَبَاح ), c. 580–640, was one of the most trusted and loyal Sahabah (companions) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca and is considered to have been the first mu’azzin in history, chosen by Muhammad himself.
Where are the descendants of Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi?
The descendants of Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi are said to have migrated to the land of Ethiopia in East Africa. The Imperial family of Mali in West Africa also claims descent from him.
Why was Bilal whipped after he declared his Islamic faith?
When Muhammad announced his prophethood and started to preach the message of Islam, Bilal renounced idol worship, becoming one of the earliest converts to the faith. Bilal ibn Rabah being whipped after he declared his Islamic Faith. When Bilal’s slave master, Umayyah ibn Khalaf, found out, he began to torture Bilal.
What happened to Bilal?
This was the lot of Bilal who, unfortunately, was owned by one of the major antagonists of Islam and its Prophet Muhammad [saw]. Umayyah ibn Khalaf used all sorts of torture on Bilal to make him change his mind. He ordered his men to take Bilal naked and throw him on the hellish sands of the desert at the hottest times of the summer day.
Who was the father of Bilal?
Bilal’s father was among the captives of Abyssinia and he himself was born in a slave family of Banu Jumah (or Sarah) tribe which resided in Mecca. Some believe that he was born three years after the Year of the Elephant.
Who is Bilal al-Ḥabashī?
Rabāḥ (Arabic: بلال بن رباح) known as Bilāl al-Ḥabashī (Arabic: بلال الحبشی) was a companion of the Prophet (s) and the one who was assigned to perform Adhan (call to prayer) in the time of the Prophet (s). Bilal was among the first persons who converted to Islam.
What were the physical features of Bilal ibn Rabah?
In his book, Bilal ibn Rabah, Muhammad Abdul-Rauf states that Bilal “was of a handsome and impressive stature, dark brown complexion with sparkling eyes, a fine nose and bright skin. He was also gifted with a deep, melodious, resonant voice. He wore a beard which was thin on both cheeks.