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Bilal's Life Symbolized by Two Surahs
- Bilal's story links to Surah Al-Feel and Surah Al-Nasr, marking his life from slavery to triumph.
- His mother, an Abyssinian princess, was enslaved after Abraha's defeated army, shaping Bilal's early life.
Physical Description and Social Challenges
- Bilal was a handsome, strong man with dark skin and hazel eyes, never balding.
- Despite his status, insults like "son of a black woman" aimed to degrade him socially due to tribalism.
Bilal's Torture and Unshakable Faith
- Umayyah tortured Bilal severely, tying him in the sun and placing a stone on him to force renunciation.
- Bilal's response was steadfastly "Ahadun Ahad" repeatedly until fainting, showing unwavering faith.