This grave in Damascus is traditionally associated with Bilal ibn Rabah, a leading Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and Islam’s first muezzin. Bilal,…
This grave in Damascus is traditionally associated with Bilal ibn Rabah, a leading Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and Islam’s first muezzin. Bilal, formerly enslaved in Mecca, is remembered for his steadfast faith under persecution and his close service to the Prophet. He is celebrated for his call to prayer, and his importance in early Islamic history.