It is narrated from Muhammad bin Ishaq that Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) bought Bilal from Umayyah bin Khalaf. He took part in the Battle of Badr alongside the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). He was black-skinned. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) gave Umayyah bin Khalaf a slave and took Bilal in exchange for him. His mother's name was Hamamah, and both of them accepted Islam. His kunyah was Abu Abdullah. He died in Damascus in the year 20 AH, and according to another report in the year 18 AH.