Active Duty vs. Reserve or National Guard What is the difference between someone who is active duty military and someone who is in the Reserve or National Guard? A person who is active duty is in the military full time. They work for the military full time, may live on a military base, and can be deployed at any time. Persons in the Reserve or National Guard are not full-time active duty military personnel, although they can be deployed at any time should the need arise. The Reserve
Bilal ibn Rabah. Bilal ibn Rabah (Arabic: Ø¨ÙØ§Ù Ø§Ø¨Ù Ø±Ø¨Ø§Ø­ââ (580â640 AD) also known as Bilal al-Habashi, Bilal ibn Riyah, and ibn Rabah), was one of the most trusted and loyal Sahabah (companions) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca and is considered as the first muezzin, chosen by Muhammad himself.
Description: From the depths of slavery to lofty minarets. Bilal Ibn Rabahs acceptance of Islam is a powerful story, involving slavery, conversion, torture, and rescue. It touches on aspects of racism, is a lesson in pluralism, and teaches us that piety is the only way to measure of a persons worth.