Bilal ibn Ribah
Also known as Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi, Bilal ibn Rabah, Bilal-i Habeşi, Bilal, son of Rabah, Bilal, Bilāl al-Ḥabashī
companion of Muhammad and first Islamic mu'azzin (c.580–640)
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Bilal ibn Ribah was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who became the first Islamic mu'azzin, or person who calls the faithful to prayer, during the early Islamic period (he lived roughly 580–640 CE). He is an important figure in Islamic history, particularly remembered for his role in establishing one of Islam's central practices and for being among Muhammad's most trusted followers.
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Bilal ibn Rabah (Arabic: بِلَال بْن رَبَاح, romanized: Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ; 5 March 580 - 2 March 640 CE), also known as Bilāl al-Ḥabashī or simply Bilal, was a close companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Born in Mecca, he was formerly enslaved. He is considered the first muʾazzin (caller to prayer) in Islam, personally chosen by Muhammad for his deep and melodious voice. He is often regarded as the first African or Black Muslim.
Birth and early life