Episode 8: Bilal ibn Rabah Part 1
Men Around the Prophet Season 1
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13-Nov-2021
Bilal was the slave of one of the masters of the Quraysh. He meets Alfadl, and from him finds out about the Prophet PBUH and his message. Bilal decides to leave behind the gods of his master and goes to the house of Abu Bakr and pledges allegiance and converts to Islam. After his master finds out, he tortures him and would only stop if Bilal renounces Islam. Bilal endures the torture he faces.
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