He was called “Bilal Habashi” and he was the first mu’azzin (the one who calls people for prayers) in Islamic history. He was one of the prophet’s loyal and trusted companions. The prophet himself choose him to be the mu’azzin. Bilal was the first black Muslim. Bilal was from the Banu Jumah Tribe which is one of the tribes of Quraish.
Who were Bilal ibn Rabah’s parents?
Bilal’s father was an Arab and his name was ‘Ribah’, his mother was an Abyssinian and her name was ‘Hamama’. He had a brother called Khalid and a sister called Aqra.
His mother Hamamah was a princess of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) but she was captured and enslaved one day.
Did bilal ibn rabah have a sister
Yes, Bilal bin Rabah had a sister, and her name was Aqra.
Where did bilal ibn rabah die?
It is said that Bilal died somewhere between 638 and 642 while he was in Damascus
How old was Bilal ibn Rabah before he died?
Imam Al-Suyuti wrote in his book that Bilal ibn Rabah died when he was older than 60 years old.
“He (Bilal) died in Damascus when he was just over sixty years old.”
When Bilal was dying his wife was crying and sad: “What a painful affliction”
He replied to her:
“What a great joy; Tomorrow I will meet with my loved ones, Mohammad (S.A.W.) and his companions.”
How did bilal ibn rabah die?
After the death of the prophet Muhammed, Bilal left Madinah and moved to Damascus, Syria. While he was there, he died around 638 and 642.
How was bilal ibn rabah freed?
Once the prophet heard about the torture Bilal was going through he sent Abu Bakr to free him.
When Abu Bakr went to Umayyah and saw how he and his people were torturing Bilal he shouted at them and said:
“Are you killing a man because he says, ‘Allah is my Lord?”‘
Then he said to Umayah ibn Khalaf, Bilal’s master and said:
”Take more than his price and set him free.”
Umayah ibn Khalaf agreed as this was more profitable to him than killing Bilal. When Abu Bakr is about to leave with Bilal, Umayyah said to him
“If you had refused to buy him except for one ounce of gold, I would have sold him to you.”
Even though Abu Bakr knew it was better not to answer him but he answered and said:
“By Allah, if you had refused to sell him except for a hundred ounces, I would have paid it.”
Because Umayyah was violating the dignity of the man who became Abu Bakr’s brother.
When bilal ibn rabah was freed
The date of freeing Bilal is not known but he was freed by Abu Bakr.
Was bilal ibn rabah born a slave?
Yes, he was born a slave. Bilall was born in Mecca to slave parents, his father was an Arab and his name was ‘Ribah’, his mother was Abyssinian and her name was ‘Hamama’. His master was Umayyah Ibn Khlaf who was the leader of the Bani Jumah tribe.
What was Bilal ibn Rabah skin complexion?
Based on the narrations Bilal Rabah had dark brown skin complexion, a tall slim body, and thick hair.
What was the reward of Bilal ibn Rabah ra?
Being a freeman was the first reward to Billal ibn Rabah ra, then he became the first caller for prayer and a trusted companion to the prophet.
Once the prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) said:
“O Bilal, what special deeds you have done that I heard sounds of your walking steps ahead of me in Paradise.”
Bilal replied, “I did not do anything worth mentioning except that whenever I performed Wudu (ablution) during the day or night, I prayed after that ablution as much as was written for me.”
When was Bilal ibn Rabah born?
Bilal ibn Rabah was born on March 5, 580 in Mecca. His father was Rabah and his mother was Hamamah.
Where was bilal ibn rabah born?
Bilal was born in Mecca to slave parents. His master was Umayyah Ibn Khlaf who was the leader of the Bani Jumah tribe.
Who owned Bilal ibn Rabah as a slave?
Bilal’s master was Umayyah Ibn Khlaf who was the leader of the Bani Jumah tribe.
Facts about Bilal ibn Rabah.
Here are some of the facts that you should know about Bilal ibn Rabah:
- He was among the first 9 people to convert to Islam.
- He became the first caller for prayer.
- He was one of the loyal and trusted companions of the prophet.
- He is one of the men who was promised Paradise.
- Bilal was born in Mecca to slave parents.
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Bilal ibn Rabah wife.
Bilal ibn Rabah wife is Hind Hala bint Awf.
Was Bilal ibn Rabah married
Yes, Bilal ibn Rabah got married. His wife was called Hind.
Bilal ibn Rabah story.
Before Islam Bilal ibn Rabah hated idols. When Islam was revealed and the prophet announced his prophethood, Bilal accepted Islam. he was one of the first nine people to convert to Islam.
At the beginning of Islam, anyone who converted to Islam was brutally tortured, and one of the oppressed people who went through brutal torture was Bilal ibn Rabah.
When his master Umayyah ibn Khalaf learned about his conversion to Islam, he started torturing him, thinking that this will make him turn back to worshiping idols.
When Bilal refused to return to worshiping idols, his master tortured him, taking him to the desert in the midday heat. Throwing him on the sand and putting burning hot rocks on his body and chest. They did that every day.
Some of his executioners took pity on him and said that they would free him only if he speaks well of their idols. Even though this one word would save him from the brutal torture he refused to say it. Instead, he said, “Ahad Ahad” (Allah is absolute). They shouted at Bilal ibn Rabah to say ‘Al-Laat’ and ‘Al-Uzzaa’. But he refused and kept saying “Ahad Ahad”. They said repeat after us but he answered “Indeed my tongue is not good at that.”
In the end, they resumed torturing him by throwing him in the melting heat of the sun and the heavy weight of the rocks in the morning. And when the sunsets they tied a rope around his neck and let their boys take him around the mountains and streets of Makkah.
When the prophet heard about that he asked Abu Bakr to free Bilal. When Abu Bakr went to Umayyah and saw how he and his people were torturing Bilal he shouted at them and said:
“Are you killing a man because he says, ‘Allah is my Lord?”‘
Then he said to Umayah ibn Khalaf, Bilal’s master and said:
”Take more than his price and set him free.”
Umayah ibn Khalaf agreed as this was more profitable to him than killing Bilal. When Abu Bakr is about to leave with Bilal, Umayyah said to him
“If you had refused to buy him except for one ounce of gold, I would have sold him to you.”
Even though Abu Bakr knew it was better not to answer him but he answered and said:
“By Allah, if you had refused to sell him except for a hundred ounces, I would have paid it.”
Because Umayyah was violating the dignity of the man who became Abu Bakr’s brother. When Bilal was freed he became one of the trusted companions.
When the Muslims migrated to Madinah the prophet appointed Bilal as a “Muezzin”, the one who calls people for prayers. Bilal azan made everyone leave their jobs and run to the Mosque.
