muaddzin

Updated: May 9, 2025

The conversion to Islam proceeded slowly but surely among the Kureisch; several slaves were won over, but at the end of four years only forty converts had been made, among whom, however, was Bilal, a slave, who later became the first Muaddzin, or summoner to prayer.

Gladys M. Draycott - Mahomet: Founder of Islam