Sayyedna Bilal — Page 22
22. SAYYEDNA BILAL. Once Bilal related to his wife a tradition of the. Prophet but his wife expressed some doubts about the authenticity of his report. Bilal was annoyed with her and went to the Prophet and recounted his dispute with his wife. The Prophet went with him to his house and observed to his wife, "You should take Bilal's word for any tradition of mine, and do not give him cause for anger. ". As in Mecca so in Medina Bilal could not endure separation from the Prophet. Bilal always accompanied him and stood by the side of the. Prophet in all the Holy wars. The battle of Badr was the first trial of strength for Islam. The Muslims found themselves pitched against overwhelming odds. But their unwavering faith carried the day. . Bilal also had the opportunity to strike off the head of his former master Ummayya-bin-Khalf. When. Abu Bakr learnt of this he exclaimed, "Hail O Bilal!. How apt is Divine justice. . It is reported in the traditions that the Prophet paid close attention to the education and training of. Bilal. Once the Prophet said, "O Bilal, the best deed a believer can perform is to struggle for the cause of. Allah. " The Prophet also taught him to be humble. . He said, "O Bilal, always live in humility and with contentment and die with those who feel contented. ". The Prophet off and on gave him instructions concerning distribution of surplus wealth with him i. e. the Prophet. He would say, "Bilal a quantity of wealth has accumulated with me. I do not wish to keep it, so take it and give it away to the needy, so