One of the most important lessons of Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj, therefore, is that ‘with every hardship ease’ (The Noble Qur’an, 94: 5). He was transported not only to the Sacred Sanctuary and through the skies, but ultimately into the Divine Presence, the source of all comfort and hope. Having gone through so much grief and suffering, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) was given a truly beautiful and comforting gift. In addition to all these burdens, when the Prophet (saw) had travelled to Ta’if to spread the Islamic message, the people of Ta’if had rejected him in the most cruel way, sending their children into the streets to stone him until he left the city. Moreover, the Prophet (saw) had just faced the Year of Sorrow (‘Aam al-Huzn), during which he (saw) lost his beloved wife Khadijah (ra), and his uncle Abu Talib, who was his protector and ally.

The Quraysh, who were his tribe and his family, constantly ridiculed, humiliated and oppressed the Prophet (saw) and his followers. Enjoy!Īl-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj took place during a time when the Prophet (saw) was facing intense hardship and pain. This blog will narrate the first half of the Miraculous Journey and we have included as much detail as we could. In fact, there were many stops along this incredible journey, and the story is packed with wonders and miracles.

Many of us only know the basic story of Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj - that the Prophet (saw) was transported from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, from where he (saw) ascended to heaven. Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj (the Night Journey & Ascension) is a miracle second only to the revelation of the Qur’an, and it is therefore important that we don’t let this night slip by without reflecting on its lessons and its significance.

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