Many people today do not know the story of Bilal ibn Rabah, a former slave who became one of the most revered men in Islam after the prophet Muhammad. It is said that Bilal was the son of an Arab ...

I take this opportunity during Black History month to highlight a famous and much loved African Muslim, Bilal Ibn Rabah Al-Habashi. Bilal Ibn Rabah al-Habashi was a loyal Sahabah (companion) of ...

The historical figure of Bilal highlights equality at the core of the great faith Worshippers gathered at Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi to perform the 1st Friday prayer of the fasting month ...

Worthy themes and splendid scenery can’t make up for the lack of narrative focus and emotional resonance in “Bilal: A New Brand of Hero,” an ambitious animated tale set at the inception of Islam.

But there are so many more important figures in Islam that were right there along with Muhammad (peace be upon him) fighting all odds to worship as Muslims. They are the companions of Muhammad (peace ...

Dubai’s first animated feature preaches the inclusive, equalizing tenets of Islam via a tale of a slave who becomes a companion of the Prophet. Dubai’s first animated feature puts top-class artwork to ...

All perfect praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Messenger. He, ...