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- As he grew, Bilal was well known for his strength and intelligence. Living under an oppressive leader, he heard the message of the Prophet (PBUH), causing him to renounce idolatry and convert to Islam. He faced persecution from his owner, being tortured and punished for converting, but he kept committed to his faith and belief in Allah.
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Jul 5, 2024 · Born in Makkah, the freed Ethiopian slave after accepting Islam was inseparable from the Messenger himself. He became the Prophet’s first muezzin (caller to the five daily Prayers). The persecution he suffered is enough to make us ashamed at our own feeble efforts at being Muslim.
Bilal refused to renounce Islam, instead repeating " ahad, ahad" ("one, one"), i.e., one God. [11][12] Incensed at Bilal's refusal, Umayyah ordered that Bilal be whipped and beaten while spread-eagled upon the Arabian sands under the desert sun, his limbs bound to stakes.
When Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) announced his prophethood and started to preach the message of Islam, Bilal (R.A.) immediately rejected idol worship and he became Muslim. In fact, Bilal (R.A.) was one of the first nine blessed persons who converted to Islam.
5 days ago · Bilal Ibn Rabah (RA) was one of the beloved companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He is a great example of someone with unwavering faith and steadfastness for his religion and is perhaps one of the most well-known Black Muslims in Islamic history. Born into slavery, Bilal later lived under the command of the Quraysh leader Umayyah Ibn ...
Becoming Muslim. Even though their son endured this torment and suffered persecution of his own, he refused to return to idol worship. Touched by such heroism, Bilal decided to visit the place where Muhammad was staying. Muhammad’s words penetrated Bilal’s heart and he became Muslim there and then.
Sep 11, 2020 · When he accepted Islam, he was persecuted so that he may turn back from his faith. However, not once did he utter such words which they desired to hear from him – that is to deny belief in Allah the Almighty. Umayyah bin Khalf would punish him.
Jun 21, 2014 · Bilal Ibn Rabah’s acceptance of Islam is a powerful story, involving slavery, conversion, torture, and rescue. It touches on aspects of racism, is a lesson in pluralism, and teaches us that piety is the only way to measure of a person’s worth.
