Bilal ibn Rabah
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This article is about the companion of Muhammad. For the Mosque named in his honour, see Rachel's tomb.
Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ (Arabic: بِلَال بِن رَبَاح) (5 March 580 – 2 March 640), was one of the 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.[1][4][5][6] He was a former Abyssinian slave and was known for his mellifluous voice with which he called people to their prayers. He died in 640, around the age of 60.
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Born | March 5, 580 |
Birthplace | Mecca, Hejaz |
Known for | being the first mu'azzin in Islam history [1][2] |
Occupation | Mu'azzin and Secretary of Treasure of The Islamic State of Medina |
Title | Sayyid al-Muʾaḏḏin |
Died | March 2, 640(640-03-02) (aged 59) |
Father | Rabah |
Mother | Hamamah |
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Religion | Islam |
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