Bilal Ibn Rabah (part 2 of 2): Islam’s first Muezzin

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 a far better measure of a person’s worth than race, ethnicity or social status. As if that is not enough, Bilal’s story is also the story of the adhaan, or call to prayer, for Bilal was also Islam’s first muezzin. Across the globe, one of the most poignant symbols of Islam is the melodious call to prayer.................. read more>>