The journey of

Isra-Wal-Miraj
Presented by: Syed Mohammad Ayaan Ahmed – 9BA
 What is Isra-wal-Miraj?

• The Israʾ and Miʿraj (Arabic: ‫ا إلسراء وا لمع راج‬, al-'Isrā' wal-Miʿrāj) are

the two parts of a Night Journey that Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W)
took during a single night around the year 621. On this Night
Prophet (S.A.W.) ascended to the Heavens from Masjid Al-Haram
in Makkah. One of the great gifts of this night was that obligatory
Prayer (Fardh Salah) was instituted on Muslims.
• Similar to other events and occasions of the blessed life of our
Prophet (S.A.W), the Night Journey is a rich source of inspiration
and lessons for the entire humanity.  
 Date of the Event of Isra–wal-Miraj
• The Night Journey is observed on 27th day of the month of
Rajab (7th month of Islamic Calendar).
Background
• Isra-wal-Miraj took place approximately 10-12 years after Prophet (S.A.W.)
received revelation from Allah. This was a time of great sorrow and grief
for the Prophet (S.A.W.) because of the recent deaths of his beloved wife
Khadijah (R.A.) and his uncle Abu Talib. However, in this difficult times,
Prophet (S.A.W.) was honoured with direct contact with Allah through this
blessed journey. 
 Part One of the Journey
PROPHET'S TRAVEL FROM MAKKAH
TO JERUSALEM

• This miraculous journey of Miraj took place in two parts. First, Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) went
from Makkah (Kaaba) to Jerusalem (Masjid Al-Aqsa) and then he (S.A.W.) was ascension to the heavens by
Allah.

• The night started off with leader of all Angels Jibrael (A.S.) appearing before the Prophet (S.A.W.).
Subsequently, he took Mohammad (S.A.W.) from the Masjid Al-Haram (Kaaba) to the Masjid Al-Aqsa in
Jerusalem. 

• The mode of transportation used for this commute in the middle of the night was an animal, similar to horse,
called Al-Burraq which was sent by Allah from Jannah (Paradise). After riding this heavenly ride, he (S.A.W.)
reached Masjid Al-Aqsa from Masjid al-Haram in just a second. On reaching Masjid Al-Aqsa, Prophet Mohammad
(S.A.W.) realized that all the other Prophets, who came before him, were already present there. These Prophets
includes Ibrahim (A.S.), Isa (A.S.), Musa (A.S.) and all other Prophets. Over here Mohammad (S.A.W.) led all of the
Prophets in two Rakat prayer.
 Part Two of the Journey
PROPHET'S ASCENSION TO HEAVENS

• In the second part of Isra and Miraj, Jibrael (A.S.) took Prophet (S.A.W.) to the heavens. Through his ascension, Prophet
Mohammad (S.A.W.) stopped by the all seven layers of the heaven/sky.  Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) met the following
great Prophets on each heaven: 

•On first heaven, Prophet Adam (A.S.) 

•On second heaven, Prophet Isa (A.S.) and Prophet Yahya (A.S.) [Prophet Jesus and Prophet John]
•On third heaven, Prophet Yusuf (A.S.) [Prophet Joseph]
•On fourth heaven, Prophet Idris (A.S.) [Prophet Enoch]
•On fifth heaven, Prophet Haroon (A.S.) [Prophet Aaron]
•On sixth heaven, Prophet Musa (A.S.) [Prophet Moses]
•On seventh heaven, Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) [Prophet Abraham]
 BAIT AL-MAMUR AND SIDRAT AL-MUNTAHA
• Prophet (S.A.W.) then was shown Al-Bait Al-Mamur (Allah's House on top of all heavens).

• On first heaven, Prophet Adam (A.S.) 

• The Prophet (S.A.W.) was carried to Sidrat Al-Muntaha (a large Lote Tree which marks the end of heavens).
Sidrat Al-Muntaha is the boundary which no creation of Allah can pass. Jibrael (A.S.) stopped at this tree
whereas Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) is the only being who is allowed by Allah to pass this boundary. 

GIFTS OF ISRA-WAL- MIRAJ

• The Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) was given three things during this blessed journey:
•         1-     Five daily Prayers (which equal to the reward of fifty daily prayers).
•         3-     Allah’s Promise that the sins of the Ummah of Mohammad (S.A.W.) would be forgiven except those
who died associating partners with Allah. 
 PROPHET (S.A.W.) WAS SHOWN "JANNAH" AND "JAHANNUM

• During this journey of Miraj, the Prophet (S.A.W.) was also taken to Jannah (Paradise) and Jahannum (Hell) by Angel
Jibrael (A.S.). During this visit, Prophet (S.A.W.) saw the blessing which will be received by the inhabitants of
paradise but also saw the tortures and torments which will be inflected on the people who will enter hell. 

PROPHET (S.A.W.) CAME BACK TO MAKKAH

• After completing his journey, Prophet (S.A.W.) mounted on Al-Buraq and returned to Makkah. The Shab e Miraj
took place during one night.
• Next morning, Prophet (S.A.W.) went to Masjid Al-Haram and told people about his journey. The disbelievers
found this situation suitable to humiliate the believers. They knew that Prophet (S.A.W.) had never been to
Masjid Al-Aqsa so they asked him about its description. Disbelievers were amazed with the Prophet's (S.A.W.)
answer and exact description of the Mosque. 
 CONCLUSION
• Isra –wal - Miraj holds great significance in the lives of Muslims
across the globe. It is considered one of the most sacred of
miracles of Allah, which He chose to bestow upon Prophet
Mohammad (S.A.W.) and only him. 
• Although this journey has religious significance in Islam, the
Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) never celebrated it nor did he
ever instruct his Ummah to celebrate it. However, we can
commemorate this great event by asking Allah for His
blessings, helping the needy and by doing good deeds which
Allah and His Messenger (S.A.W.) have advised/taught us to do.

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