Sayyedna Bilal — Page 23
SAYYEDNA BILAL 23 that my heart may be relieved of the burden. " Actually the messenger of Allah intended to teach. Bilal by example how a man should cultivate the virtue of contentment in life and abstain from wealth. . Bilal observed with great attention all the instructions and precedents of the Prophet and proved to be a true follower and a devotee of the Prophet till the end of his life. He was in constant attendance on the Prophet, because he derived delight from his sight, love and kindness. He performed the duties of an attendant on the Prophet under all conditions, during the journeys and in camps, in war and peace, but was never treated like a servant by the Prophet. . Bilal expressed deep devotion for his Master and. Leader. He could not bear the slightest discomfort for the Prophet and was always ready to respond to his Master's call. Throughout the battles he kept running between the Prophet's camp and the battlefields, bearing communications, orders and instructions from the Prophet to the troops. . Bilal witnessed the beginning era of Islam when his Master the Prophet Muhammad led a life of suffering and persecution. He was also witness to the occasion when the Prophet Muhammad entered. Mecca victoriously with 10,000 followers and before entering the city announced "Whoever takes shelter in the house of Abu Sufyan will have peace, whoever enters the Sacred Mosque will have peace. Those who lay down their arms will have peace. Those who close their doors and stay in will have. Those who stay in the house of Hakim bin Hizam will have peace. " " peace.