Bilal ibn Rabah: Islam's Original Black Muezzin

Born into slavery in Mecca around 580 AD, Bilal ibn Rabah is known for being the first Muezzin in history, the person who recites the Adhan, the Islamic call to prayer. Bilal was of African descent; his mother hailed from Abyssinia, modern-day Ethiopia. Bilal went on to become a trusted companion of the Prophet Muhammad and as such the Prophet chose him as the first Muezzin, the person who conducts the daily call to prayer. Hear his story in this 60 second video!

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Illustration by: Jimena Isabel Merchán. Find her on Instagram at: @jimenaimm

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[khalidbinwaleed]

He’s my hero. my imam is a black revert and Muslim

[CensoredFacts]

May Allah be pleased with him and all the companions of the prophet

[apriljackson]

I am learning and expanding my repertoire of diasporan history.... because of your awesome way of bringing these ancestors to life❣️

[paikuhansensei]

He was one of the Prophet Muhammad (pbh) companion and the first muezzin, one of the most respected companions.

[ABDUL-AHKMAD]

Surely it is Allah that blessed
Bilal Bin Rabah with his beautiful
"DARK SKIN."
peace be upon prophet
Muhammad & Bilal 🤲🏾

[mariejonas]

Very interesting jeep up the good work. I can tell my Muslim friends blacks played a significant role in their religion

[juniorchavesopicassodeyahu]

Talk about Prester John, King of Ethiopia

[ashtonfranklin]

Same with Wahshi Ibn Harb who was born a Abyssinian slave until he was later given orders by his slave owner (who was an enemy of Muhammad) that if he killed either Muhammad or Hamza he would be set free and his slave owner will get revenge due to Muhammad killing his father in the battle of Ahab during the holy war known as "Jihad", then came another battle which was the battle of Uhud and Wahshi was accompanied by a woman named hind and and his slave owner against Muhammad's army, Washi was equipped with a spear and aimed it at Muhammad but he was surrounded by his men and the Hamza came in and was out killing people on the battlefield and came face to face with hind but Hamza eventually won the battle and nearly killed her and before the blow from Hamza was struck Washi threw his Spear at Hamza right through his abdomen through his buttocks and Hamza ran at wahshi but Hamza bleed out and died shortly after, afterwards Hind tore open Hamza and ate his guts and Muhammad was defeated, Wahshi later gains his freedom and moved to Mecca but was wanted in many areas which is why he had to stay hidden until he was founded by Muhammad and one of his followers and they later converted him to Islam but Wahshi said "how could I have repaid for my sins" and Muhammad said in his teachings that in Islam you're supposed to forgive and in Redemption he joins Muhammad and later kills the False prophet of Islam who basically tried to frame Muhammad in a "jihad" holy war and is later recognized as a hero until his death in Home a few years after