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From Shackles to the Minaret
The Legacy of Bilal
The story of Bilal ibn Rabah رضي الله عنه is one of resilience, faith, and honor. Once a slave under brutal oppression, he rose to become the first mu’adhin of Islam, his voice echoing across Madinah, calling believers to prayer. His legacy is not only a symbol of liberation but a powerful reminder of the dignity that Islam grants every soul.
Join us for a powerful evening at our Miftaah Seminar with Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed as we reflect on the life, struggles, and elevation of this beloved companion of the Prophet ﷺ.
Highlights
Understand Bilal’s Life: Learn about Bilal ibn Rabah’s journey from slavery to becoming Islam’s first mu’adhin.
Highlight Resilience: Reflect on Bilal’s perseverance and unwavering faith under persecution.
Appreciate Spiritual Impact: Explore Bilal’s spiritual role and closeness to the Prophet ﷺ.
Connect Legacy to Today: Apply lessons from Bilal’s life to modern struggles for dignity and justice.
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Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI. He began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah in Canada where he became a Hafiz at the age of 11. He started his 7-year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada, and went even further to pursue higher education of Hadith in Karachi, Pakistan. Throughout his travels, Mufti Abdul Wahab addresses communities across the United States on a wide range of Islamic topics and Inshallah, continues to do so with the Tawfiq of Allah SWT. Mufti Abdul Wahab is a Co-founder at Miftaah Institute and also is a Co-Founder and Director at Michigan Islamic Institute.
Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed was born and raised in Ann Arbor, MI. He began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah in Canada where he became a Hafiz at the age of 11. He started his 7-year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada, and went even further to pursue higher education of Hadith in Karachi, Pakistan. Throughout his travels, Mufti Abdul Wahab addresses communities across the United States on a wide range of Islamic topics and Inshallah, continues to do so with the Tawfiq of Allah SWT. Mufti Abdul Wahab is a Co-founder at Miftaah Institute and also is a Co-Founder and Director at Michigan Islamic Institute.
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