This Tuesday, we mark the Night Journey on the 27th of Rajab, which is this Tuesday, Jan. 28.
We highly recommend our community fasts this Tuesday (preferably the day before or after) and join us at Maghrib on Tuesday for a community Iftar.
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Tuesday, January 28 | MCC Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Register at mcceastbay.org/isra-miraj-iftar
Muslims worldwide remember this event as one that changed the course of history. Allah bestowed the tremendous honor of this journey and the command of Prayer (salah) upon His Messenger – a perpetual gift and source of comfort for Muslims until eternity.
Isra Mi’raj is celebrated on the 27th of Rajab. This night happened in 621, the year of sadness (‘Aam ul Huzn), when Abu Talib & Khadijah (RA) died. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rode Buraq (a white steed) during his journey, and Allah enjoined 50 prayers and reduced the prayers to five.
He met different Prophets on the journey:
- – 7th Heaven met Ibrahim (AS)
- – 6th Heaven met Musa (AS)
- – 5th Heaven met Harun (AS)
- – 4th Heaven met Idris (AS)
- – 3rd Heaven met Yusuf (AS)
- – 2nd Heaven met Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS)
- – 1st Heaven met Adam (AS)
MI’RAJ – Ascend to heaven, where he speaks to God ISRA’ – Night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem
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