Isra wa Miraj Flashcards
When and where did the event of Isra and Miraj take place?
- Isra and Miraj occurred on 27 Rajab, in the 11th year of prophethood.
- The Prophet (pbuh) was sleeping in the house of Umm Hani, daughter of Abu Talib, when he woke up at midnight, went to the Kaabah, and slept at Hijr (Hateem).
What does the hadith say about the Prophet’s (pbuh) experience at Hateem?
- The Prophet (pbuh) said, “While I was lying in al-Hateem, suddenly someone came to me and cut my body open. Then he took out my heart.
- Then a gold tray full of beliefs was brought to me and my heart was washed and was filled and then returned to its original place.
- Then a white animal which was smaller than a mule and bigger than a donkey was brought to me (it was Burraq). I was carried on it and Jibrael set out with me.”
What was the first part of the journey called, and what does the Quran say about it?
- The first part of the journey is called “Isra” or the “Nightly Journey.”
- The Quran states: “Glory to Him who took his servant for a journey by night from the sacred mosque to the farthest mosque whose precincts We blessed.
- In order that We might show him some of our signs; for He is the one who hears and sees.” [17:1]
What significant actions did the Prophet (pbuh) take at Masjid al-Aqsa?
- The Prophet (pbuh) tied Burraq to the same ring used by other Prophets and offered two Rakk’ahs prayer, leading all the Prophets.
- Gabriel brought two vessels—one filled with wine and the other with milk.
- The Prophet (pbuh) chose milk, to which Gabriel said, “Praise be to Allah who guided you to Al-Fitra (the right path).”
What happened at the first heaven during Miraj?
-The Prophet (pbuh) reached the lowest heaven, where Jibrael asked for the gate to be opened.
- The Prophet (pbuh) saw Prophet Adam, who had souls of his descendants on his right (inhabitants of Paradise) and on his left (inhabitants of Hell).
- Adam would smile when looking to his right and weep when looking to his left.
Who did the Prophet (pbuh) meet on the subsequent heavens?
- The Prophet (pbuh) met Prophet Yahya and Prophet Isa on the second heaven, Prophet Yusuf on the third, Prophet Idrees on the fourth, Prophet Haroon on the fifth, Prophet Musa on the sixth, and Prophet Ibrahim on the seventh.
What was the significance of Sidra-tul-Muntaha in the journey?
-Sidra-tul-Muntaha was the point beyond which Jibrael could not proceed.
- The Prophet (pbuh) continued alone as Jibrael said his wings would burn if he went further.
What was revealed to the Prophet (pbuh) during his meeting with Allah?
- The last two verses (285-286) of Surah Baqarah were revealed, and Allah promised forgiveness for major sins except for shirk.
- Initially, fifty prayers a day were commanded, later reduced to five upon the Prophet’s (pbuh) request following Prophet Musa’s advice.
What did the Prophet (pbuh) see during Miraj?
The Prophet (pbuh) saw Malik, the keeper of Hell, as well as Paradise and Hell, and the river Kauthar in Paradise.
How was the truthfulness of the Prophet (pbuh) confirmed upon his return?
- When the Prophet (pbuh) returned, the lock on his door was still moving.
- The Quraish mocked his story, but his account of the trade caravan he saw proved true.
- Hazrat Abu Bakr testified to the truthfulness of the Prophet’s experience, earning the title “Siddique.”
