MARCH

2022

SHAB-E-MIRAJ
A MIRACULOUS NIGHT
 Miraj is an Arabic word meaning “ladder, to elevate, or to
ascend”. In Islamic literature it is used for the night journey
of Prophet Muhammad when he was miraculously taken to
the presence of Allah in Heaven. According to the Islamic
faith it is one of the major miracles of the Prophet

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• “Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant
for Journey by night from the Sacred Mosque
to the Farthest Mosque whose precincts We
did bless – in order that We might show him
some of Our Signs: for He is the one Who
hearth and seethe (all things).” (17:1)

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• Isra – means to walk in the night and Miraj signifies ‘to
ascend’.

• The terms Isra and Miraj are used to highlight the

miraculous journey Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) made
from Makkah, and then the ascensions to the heavenly
skies up.

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• The historic events which took place in Islam are filled with
miracles and stories. Not only does the religion signify the miracles
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) faced, but it also sheds light on what
other prophets, such as Hazrat Musa, Hazrat Ibrahim, and various
others encountered.

• The event of Shab-e-Miraj holds a lot of importance as Hazrat

Muhammad (SAW) communicated with Almighty (Allah) who
bestowed the decision of calling Prophet (SAW) to Him.

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 When Did This Night Happen?

This night of blessings marks its presence on the Islamic calendar’s

27th of Rajab. The believers state that Hazrat Jibrael was instructed
by Allah to accompany Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to Him.
 How did it happen?
Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was first taken to from
Masjid al-Haram, Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa, Jerusalem.
The miraculous journey then started and Prophet (SAW)
ascended to the skies to encounter another turning event in
his life.

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 (53:7-18)

“While he was in the highest part of the horizon: Then he approached

and came closer, And was at a distance of but two bow-lengths or
(even) nearer; So did (Allah) convey the inspiration to His Servant
(conveyed) what He (meant) to convey. The (Prophet’s) (mind and)
heart in no way falsified that which he saw. Will ye then dispute with
him concerning what he saw? For indeed he saw him at a second
descent. Near the Lote-tree beyond which none may pass: near it is the
Garden of Abode. Behold, the Lote-tree was shrouded (in mystery
unspeakable!) (His) sight never swerved nor did it go wrong! For truly
did he see of the Signs of His Lord the Greatest.”

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 What Happened On This Night?
While traveling the 7 heavens, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met
important Prophets, each of them sharing something important with
the Prophet (SAW).

• First Heaven: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met Hazrat Adam (AS).

• Second Heaven: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met with Hazrat Yahya (AS)
and Hazrat Isa (AS), who were not just Prophets of their time but also
shared the relation of being maternal cousins.

• Third Heaven: Known for his beauty, Hazrat Yusuf (AS) and Prophet
Muhammad (SAW) met on the third heaven.

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 • Fourth Heaven: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met with Hazrat Idris (AS) on
this level.

• Fifth Heaven: Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met with Hazrat Musa’s brother,
Hazrat Haroon (AS).

• Sixth Heaven: After meeting his brother, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met
with Hazrat Musa (AS).

• Seventh Heaven: Standing near Bayt al-Mamur, the place where angels follow
Tawaf similar to what Muslims do around Kabah, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met
with Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). On the seventh heaven, it is said that our Prophet (SAW)
saw Sidra-Tul-Muntaha, a tree which puts the end to heavens and from where the
road to the Almighty’s place begins.

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 The Importance of Salah
It is said that when the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
“O Muhammad! These met with Allah, out of the many discussions they had,
prayers need to be the importance of prayer (Salah) was one of them.
performed five times a day. Allah made the five prayers compulsory for all
However, there are ten Muslims. It was the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s
rewards for each prayer!” request to the Almighty to reduce the amount of
prayers Muslims were instructed to follow.

Isra and Miraj, the night is said to be one of the most respected and revered nights
present in Islam. This night, out of the many reasons, is highlighted the most
because on this night, Almighty Allah invited Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to
witness the heavens above and meet him.
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JAZAK’ALLAH!
SIDRAH AZEEM

Grade 6
Religious Education
Student of
Brainfield School