The miraculous Journey of Prophet MUHAMMAD (S.A.W) Shab-e-Miraj

SHAB-E-MIRAJ

Introduction:

This night of BLESSINGS symbolizes its occurrence 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. He then ascended to the heavens in the Mi'raj, speaking to Allah Almighty afterwards.

Certainly, the occasion of Al-Mi`raj is a unique and very important occasion. Every year, when its time draws near we need to be reminded about it in true spirits.

About the Journey:

The Night Journey and the Ascension is a wonderful story to remember. 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.

While traveling the 7 heavens, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met important Prophets, each of them sharing something important with the Prophet (SAW). 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 Almighty’s place begin.

Prominence:

It is believed that when the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) met with Allah, out of the many discussions the Holy Prophet figures had, the importance of prayer was one of them. Allah made the five prayers compulsory for all Muslims. It was the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)’s request to Almighty to reduce the amount of prayers Muslims were instructed to follow.

O Muhammad! These prayers need to be performed five times a day. However, there are ten rewards for each prayer!” (Muslim)

Shab-e- Miraj, the night is supposed 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.

Recognition of Gratefulness:

We are communicated of things that we can only dream of, but for Prophet Muhammad (SAW) they were REAL and he came back to earth to share his tale so we will always continue to walk on the straight path, and love Allah for all the reasons of his Mercy that has been showered endlessly on His believers.

Hence, here we are today, with our second pillar of Islam, the five daily prayers. We should be ever grateful for such a beautiful and simple religion!