Who is Bilal ibn Rabah?

The muezzin of the prophet Muhammad was Bilal ibn Rabah, he was the first caller for prayers that were chosen by the prophet himself.

Who is Bilal ibn Rabah? 

Bilal ibn Rabah was one of the prophet’s loyal and trusted companions. who is the first muezzin in Islam? it was Bilal, the prophet himself choose him to be the muezzin. Bilal was the first black Muslim and he was from the Banu Jumah Tribe which is one of the tribes of Quraish.

Bilal was born a slave. Bilal was born in Mecca to slave parents, his father was an Arab and his name was ‘Ribah’, his mother was Abyssinian and her name was ‘Hamama’. His master was Umayyah Ibn Khalaf who was the leader of the Bani Jumah tribe. He was freed by Abu Bakr.

 

Was Bilal ibn Rabah Promised Jannah?

Bilal ibn Rabah (may Allah be pleased with him) was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and was known for his strong faith and devotion to Islam. He was promised Paradise by the Prophet (peace be upon him) on several occasions.

One of the most famous incidents is when Bilal was being tortured by his slave master in Mecca due to his conversion to Islam. The Prophet (peace be upon him) came upon him and asked him to recite the phrase “Ahad, Ahad” (meaning “He is One, He is One”), referring to the oneness of Allah. Bilal’s response impressed the Prophet (peace be upon him) so much that he declared, “I have heard the footsteps of Bilal in Paradise.”

In another incident, the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw Bilal in a dream and told his companions the next day that he had seen Bilal in Paradise.

So, based on these incidents and others, it is widely believed and accepted in Islamic tradition that Bilal ibn Rabah was promised Paradise by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Learn More about 10 Companions Who Were Promised Paradise!

 

What is a muezzin in Islam?

A muezzin is one who calls people for prayer five times a day. He normally stands on the minaret and says the Adhan as follows:

“Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah.

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Hasten to the Prayer, hasten to the Prayer.

Hasten to real success, hasten to real success.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

There is none worthy of worship but Allah.”

 

Who is called Muezzin?

A muezzin is the one who calls people for prayer. They are chosen for their melodious and strong voice, to ensure that they will be heard. And in Muslim countries, there are speakers distributed everywhere to ensure that everyone can hear the call for prayer. 

To call people for prayer, the Muezzin stands on the minaret, faces the direction of Mecca, and starts the Adhan by saying: “Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.”

When you listen to the beautiful voice of the muazzin you will leave everything in your hands and head for prayer.

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Who is the Muezzin in Makkah?

Currently, Ali Ahmed al-Mulla is the Muazzin of the Grand Mosque of Mecca for many years now. He came from a family of Muezzins where it’s a job handed from one generation to another. Ali Ahmed al-Mulla is called “Bilal of the Grand Mosque of Mecca”. He has a beautiful voice that charms anyone who hears it. He also tells amazing and interesting stories when preaching.

Ali Ahmed al-Mulla was born in 1945 and he became the Muezzin of the Grand Mosque of Mecca in 1975. It was handed to him after the death of his uncle Abdullmalak al-Mulla. He said that he was really happy when his father informed him that he will become the next Muazzin of the Grand Mosque of Mecca.

The list of the current Muezzins of Makkah includes:

•       Sheikh Ali Ahmed Mullah (Chief Muezzin and longest-serving)
•       Sheikh Farooq Hadrawi
•       Sheikh Naif Saleh Faidah
•       Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Mudhin
•       Sheikh Muhammad Shakir
•       Sheikh Ahmed Basnawi
•       Sheikh Tawfiq Khoj
•       Sheikh Majid Abbas
•       Sheikh Ahmed Yunus Khoja
•       Sheikh Ahmed Nuhaas
•       Sheikh Esam Khan
•       Sheikh Saaed Falatta
•       Sheikh Hameed Dhaghreree
•       Sheikh Muhammad Magrabi
•       Sheikh Emad Baqree
•       Sheikh Hashim Saqqaf
•       Sheikh Hussain Hassan Shahat
•       Sheikh Muhammad Basad
•       Sheikh Samee Raees
•       Sheikh Suhail AbdulHafiz
•       Sheikh Ibrahim Madani
•       Sheikh Abdullah Bafeef
•       Sheikh Muhammad Amry
•       Sheikh Turki Hassani
•       Sheikh Atef bin Ali Ahmed Mulla

 

Who was the second Muezzin?

Based on the following hadiths there were two muezzins Bilal and Ibn Umm Maktum:

Aishah narrated, “Ibn Umm Maktum was the mu’adhdhin of the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) and he was blind.”

Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessing be upon him) said, “Bilal pronounces the Adhan at night, so keep on eating and drinking (Suhur) till Ibn Um Maktum pronounces the Adhan.”

 

What is imam and muezzin?

The muezzin is the person who calls people for prayers five times a day. While the Imam is the one who leads the daily prayers.

What does the muezzin say in the call to prayer?

Here are the words that the Muezzin says in the call for prayer:

“Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

Ash-hadu alla ilaha illa-llah.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah.

Ash-hadu alla ilaha illa-llah.

I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah.

Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah.

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

 Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah.

I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

 Hayya ‘ala-s-Salah, hayya ‘ala-s-Salah.            

Hasten to the Prayer, hasten to the Prayer.

Hayya ‘ala-l-falah, hayya ‘ala-l-falah.

Hasten to real success, hasten to real success.

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.

La ilaha illa-llah.                 

There is none worthy of worship but Allah.”