Definition of Isra and Mi’raj:

The Isra’ is known as the transition of the Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace, with our master Gabriel, peace be upon him, at night from the Sacred House in Mecca to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on the beast of Buraq. As for the Mi’raj, it is their ascent from Jerusalem to the highest heavens.

The occurrence of this incident has been proven in the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the testimony of the honorable companions, and it is part of the honor of God Almighty to His Prophet Muhammad, may God bless him and grant him peace.

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The reason for the Isra and Mi’raj journey:

The Isra and Mi'raj journey had many reasons:

• It was after what is known as the “Year of Sorrow” to alleviate his pain and sorrow, may God bless him and grant him peace, because of the harm he received from his people.

• Raising the status of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, and honoring him.

• It was a way of comforting and comforting the Prophet, and making him aware of his status and value with God Almighty, after which he began a new phase of his calling. In addition, it was a great virtue for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.

 

 

• In compensation for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for what he encountered from the people of Taif and their denial of him, God Almighty said - (That is bounty from God, and God is sufficient as Knowing).

• Informing the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, of the great signs of God Almighty, God Almighty says about the journey of the Night Journey: (Let us show him of Our signs) and God Almighty said about the journey of the Ascension: (He has indeed seen of the great signs of his Lord) because of the ability to face the difficulties of the call that confronts him, and from the sights. Which the prophets and messengers saw, and some scenes of Heaven and Hell and other things.

 

- Timing of the Isra and Mi’raj trip:

There are many opinions of biographers regarding the time of the Isra and Mi’raj journey, and the most famous of these sayings is that dated by Al-Zuhri, where he said that it was a year before the migration to Medina, and it was after the suffering of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, from his journey to Taif, so it was on the night of the twenty-seventh of the month of Rajab of the second year. Ten for the mission.

- Events of the Night of Isra and Miraj:

Imam Al-Bukhari, may God have mercy on him, reported in his Sahih the incident of the Isra and Mi’raj, where the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was lying on his back in Umm Hani’s house, and the roof of the house opened, and two angels in human form descended from it and took him to Al-Hatim near Zamzam, then they cut open his chest, took out his noble heart, and washed it. With Zamzam water and filled it with faith and wisdom.

The wisdom in this is to prepare the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, for what he will see, and to prepare for it from a certain and spiritual standpoint. Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar commented on that, saying: “And all that has been reported of cutting the chest, extracting the heart, and other matters that are supernatural are things that must be submitted to without If it is diverted from its reality due to the validity of power, none of that is impossible.

Riding Al-Buraq and Al-Isra to Al-Aqsa Mosque:

Then Gabriel, peace be upon him, brought to the Prophet “the beast of Buraq,” which is an animal smaller than a horse and larger than a donkey. It places its hoof at the end of its tip, that is, it places its steps so that it reaches as far as its sight. When the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, mounted it, it did not stand still, until Gabriel, peace be upon him, told him to stand firm. No one better than him rode it, so the Prophet stood firm and sweated, then he set off with them to Jerusalem.

Ascension to heaven:

The Prophet and Gabriel were taken up to the lower heaven, and he, peace and blessings be upon him, saw “Adam,” peace be upon him, and welcomed him. He returned his peace and saw the souls of the martyrs on his right and the souls of the wretched on his left. Then he ascended to the second heaven, and saw in it “Yahya and Jesus,” peace be upon them, so he greeted them, then He ascended to the third heaven and saw Joseph, peace be upon him, then he saw Idris, peace be upon him, in the fourth heaven, Aaron, peace be upon him, in the fifth heaven, Moses, peace be upon him, in the sixth heaven, and in the seventh heaven he saw Abraham, peace be upon him. They all greet him and acknowledge his prophecy.

Then he ascended to Sidra Al-Muntaha and Al-Bayt Al-Ma’mur, then he ascended to the seventh heaven, and spoke to God Almighty, who imposed upon him fifty prayers, and the Prophet kept reviewing it until he made them five and offered him milk and wine, so he chose milk, and he was told that he had attained his natural disposition, and he saw the rivers of Paradise, two apparent. And two tons, and the view of the keeper of the fire, Malik, and the view of those who consume usury, and the people who unjustly consume the wealth of orphans, and many other scenes.

Lessons learned from the journey of Isra and Mi’raj:

• God Almighty compensated the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, for repelling people from him, especially since the incident occurred after the people of Taif had harmed him and prevented him from entering the Sacred Mosque except next to “Mut’im bin Adi.” So God Almighty compensated him by opening the gates of heaven to him and its people welcoming him.

• Condolence and sympathy from God Almighty to His Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, after the death of his wife, Khadija, may God be pleased with her, and his uncle, Abu Talib, so he honored him by seeing signs from his Lord and other things.

• The temptation and testing of people, by clarifying who believes him and who disbelieves him, since going to the Holy House is only a two-month journey back and forth. From then on, Abu Bakr, may God be pleased with him, was called Al-Siddiq, for his belief in the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, in the miracle of the Isra and Mi’raj.

• Explaining the importance and status of prayer, as it was imposed in heaven.

• Indicating the importance of the Grand Mosque and Al-Aqsa Mosque, the connection between them, and their foundation on monotheism and sincerity.