page_title: Bilal ibn Rabah
hierarchical_section_title: Bilal ibn Rabah
caption_attribution_description: Turkish image of Bilal, Islams first Muezzin, surrounded by Sahaba, but Muhammad is not present.
context_page_description: Bilal ibn Rabah was one of the most trusted and loyal Sahabah of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca and is considered to have been the first mu'azzin, chosen by Muhammad himself. He was a former slave. Bilal ibn Rabah was known for his beautiful voice with which he called people to their prayers. He died in 640, at the age of 57.
context_section_description: Bilal ibn Rabah  (Arabic: بِلَال ٱبْن رَبَاح‎, Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ , 580–640 AD) was one of the most trusted and loyal Sahabah (companions) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca and is considered to have been the first  mu'azzin, chosen by Muhammad himself. He was a former slave. Bilal ibn Rabah was known for his beautiful voice with which he called people to their prayers. He died in 640, at the age of 57.
caption: An Islamic miniature from Siyer-i Nebi (16th century, Ottoman Empire), depicting Bilal giving the call to prayer
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