Bilal ibn Ribah
companion of Muhammad and first Islamic mu'azzin (c.580–640)
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Summary
Bilal ibn Ribah was born on 581[1] in Kingdom of Aksum[2]. He died on 642[3] in Damascus[4]. He worked as a companions of the Prophet[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,188 views/month, #6,753 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 641[7]
- Place of burial: Bab al-Saghir Cemetery[8]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Part of: companions of the Prophet[11]
- Commons category: Bilal ibn Rabah al-Habashi[12]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Badr[13], Conquest of Mecca[14], Battle of Uhud[15], Battle of Khaybar[16], Battle of the Trench[17]
- Given name: Bilal[18]
- Honorific suffix: May Allah be pleased with him[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[20], Islamskiy entsiklopedicheskiy slovar'[21]
- Name in native language: بلال بن رباح[22]
- Social classification: muezzin[23]
Why It Matters
Bilal ibn Ribah has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Bilal ibn Ribah born?
Bilal ibn Ribah's place of birth was Kingdom of Aksum[2].
Where did Bilal ibn Ribah die?
Bilal ibn Ribah died in Damascus[4].
What did Bilal ibn Ribah do for work?
Bilal ibn Ribah worked as a companions of the Prophet[5].