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STORY OF BILLAL
By: Captshittu Date: August 15, 2017, 1:59 am
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STORY OF THE BILLAL
Sayyidina Hazrat Bilal was an Abyssinian slave belonging to a
Jew called Umayya Bin Khalf, who was a bitter enemy of Islam. He
embraced Islam in its early days, during times when the
non-believers would continuously harass the Muslims and never
allow them a moment of peace. Hazrat Bilal’s love for Allah and
the Holy Prophet(pbuh) will always remain a perfect example of
devotion and total submission.
Ahad, Ahad – there is only one Allah
In the sweltering heat under the Arabian skies, Hazrat Bilal’s
love for Allah shone brighter than the sun itself. So strong was
it that he could not conceal it despite the punishment and
torture afflicted on him by his cruel master.
There were times when a large boulder would be placed upon his
chest as he lay on the scorching sand, his ribs being crushed
under the weight. Yet the words ‘Ahad! Ahad! (There is only one
Allah!)’ were constantly repeated by Hazrat Bilal, so strong was
his faith and love.
His Jewish master would insult him and threaten him to denounce
Islam, beat him, whip him and humiliate him on the streets of
Makkah, but nothing was able to shake Hazrat Bilal’s heart.
He put his life and soul into the Hands of Allah, and there it
would forever remain.
One day, it so happened that Hazrat Abu Bakr was passing that
way and saw Sayyidina Hazrat Bilal crying out, "Ahad! Ahad!",
despite the immense torture he was being subjected to. As he
watched, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique’s heart became agitated upon
seeing Hazrat Bilal under such persecution, and tears filled his
eyes. He then called Hazrat Bilal towards himself and advised
him to utter Allah's name in solitude and not to utter it in the
presence of his persecutor, or he would be subjected to further
persecution and torture. Hazrat Bilal replied, "O Honoured One!
You are the Siddique of Rasulallah , and therefore I accept your
advice and will act accordingly."
The following day, Hazrat Abu Bakr happened to pass that way,
and again he witnessed the same sight. Hazrat Bilal was once
more uttering the cry of "Ahad! Ahad!" while the Jew was
torturing him to such an extent that again his body became
soaked in blood. Seeing this, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique’s heart
was filled with pain and he advised Hazrat Bilal, "Brother, why
do you utter 'Ahad' in the presence of this persecutor? Utter it
silently and secretly within yourself".
Hazrat Bilal replied, "I make tawba (repentance) and in future
will not act contrary to your advice."
Hazrat Mawlana Rumi (R.A.) says:
"When Abu Bakr advised him towards silence and secrecy, Bilal
repented again,
But when love overwhelmed, he swallowed the repentance. It is
the message of the troubled heart. Without You there can be
neither peace nor comfort."
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique, on numerous occasions, gave Hazrat
Bilal the same advice but on every occasion when he passed that
way, he saw the same scene - the Jew persecuting Bilal who was
all the time crying, "Ahad! Ahad!”
Hazrat Abu Bakr finally went to Rasulallah and related the story
to him. When Rasulallah heard the story, he was filled with
sorrow and tears flowed from his blessed eyes. He asked, "O
Siddique! What is the solution to this problem? How can we save
Bilal from this calamity?"
Hazrat Abu Bakr replied: "Ya Rasulallah , I shall buy Bilal.
Rasulallah agreed and said, "Let my share also be therein".
Subhanallah! How great the fortune of Sayidina Hazrat Bilal,
that Rasulallah himself took part in purchasing him.
Hazrat Abu Bakr then approached the Jew while he was again
torturing Hazrat Bilal. Hazrat Abu Bakr said to him, "Why are
you beating this friend of Allah?" The Jew replied, "If you have
so much sympathy for him, then bring the money and take him away
as yours". Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique then paid the ransom and
freed Hazrat Bilal.
After this, Rasulallah , out of love and joy, embraced Hazrat
Bilal and held him to his heart.
Hazrat Mawlana Rumi (R.A.) says:
"Mustafa embraced Bilal and held him against his chest. The
ecstasy Bilal felt! Who can ever imagine that?"
Conquest of Makkah:
When the Muslims finally conquered the city of Makkah, its
people fled to their houses in fear and bolted the doors and
windows. They feared that the Muslims would avenge themselves
for the wrong done to them years ago.
The Muslims advanced towards the Holy Kabah and then Hazrat
Bilal assured the people that they were safe. He announced out
loud, "All those who lay down arms are safe. All those in the
house of Abu Sufyan are safe. All those behind closed doors are
safe."
Heartbreak and immense grief:
After the passing away of Rasulallah , Hazrat Bilal was overcome
with immense grief. This death had completely shattered his
heart and in this state, he decided that he could no longer stay
in Madinah Sharif. He then gathered his belongings and left for
Syria.
He had just left the border of Madinah Sharif, when sleep
overcame him. He found a tree to sleep under and took some rest
there. In his sleep, Rasulallah appeared in his dream and said,
“Bilal, why did you leave me?” Hazrat Bilal immediately woke up
and, without hesitation, made the journey back to Madinah
Sharif.
When the people of Madinah saw Hazrat Bilal returning through
the city gates, they were overwhelmed with joy. Word spread
through the streets that Bilal, the Holy Prophet(pbuh)’s Muazzin
had returned.
As Hazrat Bilal made his way to the Holy Prophet(pbuh)’s Masjid,
requests for him to do the Azan were ringing in his ears. People
followed him through the streets, pleading for him to deliver
the call to prayer once more. The blessed city had been deprived
of his beautiful Azan for too long, and the people craved to
hear it one last time. However, since the death of Rasulallah ,
Hazrat Bilal’s grief had been so immense that he resolved that
he would never do the Azan again, and so he refused the pleas of
the people.
As he advanced towards the blessed Masjid, he saw the two
beloved grandsons of Rasulallah , Hazrat Hassan and Hussain.
They too requested for him to do the Azan, and when he looked
upon their blessed young faces, his love for them overwhelmed
his heart. He knew he could never refuse them anything, and they
were, after all, the grandsons of the one whose love had
penetrated his heart through and through.
Hazrat Bilal then stood up on the Mimbar, assumed his position
as the Muazzin and started to read the Azan. His voice,
beautiful as it was, rang through the streets of Madinah Sharif,
his pain and heartbreak evident in the painful tune. He read to
his heart’s content, and in such a manner that there was not a
person in the blessed city whose eyes were not wet with tears.
When Hazrat Bilal reached “Ash-hadu anna Muhammadur Rasulallah”,
he broke down and could not continue. His pain and the pain of
Madinah’s people was unbearable.
Memories of the beautiful days when Rasulallah sat amongst them
penetrated their hearts with hurt and agony. The emptiness of
their lives and their souls without Rasulallah had devastated
them and left them broken inside. Even the strongest amongst
them who were usually able to suppress the pain could not hold
back any longer.
Passing away of the Prophet(pbuh)’s Muazzin:
The great devotee and Muazzin of Rasulallah , the courageous and
beloved Abyssinian by the name of Hazrat Bilal Habshi passed
away in the middle of reading Azan in Damascus, Syria between
the years 638 and 642 (AD).
This was the second time after the death of Rasulallah that
Hazrat Bilal recited the Azan.
May Allah's mercy and favour be upon Hazrat Bilal and all the
blessed Companions of the prophet including us...!
Aameen..!
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