One of the first converts to Islam was an Ethiopian
One of the first converts to Islam was an Ethiopian
One of the first converts to Islam was an Ethiopian born in Mecca of Ethiopian parents known as Bilalal- Habeshi, working for Prophet Mohammed.
- Apart from being the mace bearer and steward of the Prophet, he had the duty of waking him up early in the morning for prayer.
- Bilalal was also the first to say aloud “Allah hu Akbar!” the Muslim call for prayers.
- Thus he became the first muezzin in the world.
- Prophet Muhammed wet nurse was an Ethiopian named Baraka or Umm Ayman.