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Hazrat Bilal (RA)

Hazrat Bilal (RA) was the first Africa-American to accept Islam. He was known as a very honest, truthful and trustworthy person. He fought by the Prophet’s side and was the first Muezzin of Islam. He had so much power and emotion in his voice that people were awed at his azaan calling. When he recently accepted Islam, his master was so furious he made him lie on hot pebbles and place a rock on his chest and pressed it until he would deny Islam. Yet Hazrat Bilal (RA) kept true to his word and kept repeating “Absolute Oneness.” He was amongst the loyal and will always be remembered for his bravery.

Abu Bakr

Abu Bakr was the first Muslim ruler, after he heard Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) was Allah’s Messenger and was telling people to follow the right path and convert. Abu baker converted to Islam, but his wife didn’t and she divorced him. This shows that he chose religion over love. Abu baker went through a lot of hardship, he even got beat up by the Quresh, but despite that still stayed true to his religion. He was a man of great courage and strength and was respected by Muslims everywhere and still is for his great leadership skills and sacrifice for Islam.

Dr Zakir Naik

Dr Zakir Naik is a medical doctor by profession but also a renown orator and Comparative religion. Dr. Zakir Naik clarifies Islamic viewpoints and clears misconceptions about Islam, using the Qur'an, authentic Hadith and other religious Scriptures as a basis, with reason, logic and scientific facts. He is 41 years old right now. He has shown a tremendous interest in Islam and continues to deliver inspiring lectures and is the reason of several converts. He is a very simple man and thrives in learning and teaching. Dr. Zakir Naik has become really popular amongst Muslims especially the young generation because of the way he preaches with so much detail and knowledge on the subject being spoken about. A Hadith quotes “The best among you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”

Khadija (RA) Mother of the Faithful

Khadija (RA) who was the first wife of the Prophet (SAW), was a wealthy and successful business women. She was a woman of dignity and was very steadfast In her belief as a Muslim. She gave her wealth to the needy without thinking to keep any for herself and practiced the religion alongside the beloved Prophet (SAW). She is an example for every women as she had sacrificed a lot for her husband, was obedient, and was a devoted wife and was the first women to accept Islam. Khadija (RA) displayed generosity and great dignity as a woman and is the ideal role model for any woman in Islam.