PM Imran Extends ‘Shab-e-Mairaj’ Greetings To All Muslims

Muslims from all over the globe including Pakistan are observing Shab-e-Mairaj, The Night of Ascending tonight. 

On the 27th of Rajab (Islamic Lunar calendar), Muslims are observing this night with great devotion and zeal. This night marks the journey of Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.W) from Mecca to Jerusalem.

It is divided into two words, Shab means Night and Mairaj means to ascend and Shab-e-Mairaj means ‘The Night of Ascending’.

In this regard, Prime Minister Imran Khan and other political figures extend greetings for this miraculous night.

In a tweet, the premier wrote, “Shab-e-Meraj Mubarak to Muslims all over the world.”

Shab-e-Meraj Mubarak to Muslims all over the world.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 11, 2021

Senator Faisal Javed also took to Twitter to wish ‘Shab-e-Mairaj‘ mubarak to all Muslims.

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— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) March 11, 2021

WHAT IS ISRA AND MAIRAJ?

The Night Journey, also known as Shab e Mairaj, Isra and Mairaj or Al Isra wal Miraj, observed on the 27th day of the month of Rajab.

Shab e Mairaj literally translates to ‘The Night of Ascent’.

This event celebrates the night when the Prophet (S.A.W.W) ascended to the Heavens from Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah.

One of the great gifts of this night that obligatory Prayer (Fardh Salah) was instituted on Muslims.

BACKGROUND

Isra and Mairaj took place approximately 10-12 years after Prophet (S.A.W.W) received revelation from Allah.

This was a time of great sorrow and grief for the Prophet (S.A.W.W) because of the recent deaths of his beloved wife Khadijah (R.A.) and his uncle Abu Talib.

However, in these difficult times, Prophet (S.A.WW.) was honoured with direct contact with Allah through this blessed journey.

STORY OF SHAB-E-MAIRAJ

This miraculous journey of Mairaj took place in two parts.

First, Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.W) went from Makkah (Kaaba) to Jerusalem (Masjid Al-Aqsa).

Then he (S.A.W.W) was an ascension to the heavens by Allah.

The night started off with the leader of all Angels Jibrael (A.S.) appearing before the Prophet (S.A.W.W).

Subsequently, he took Mohammad (S.A.W.W) from the Masjid Al-Haram (Kaaba) to the Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

This part of the Prophet’s (S.A.W.W) journey is mentioned in the Quran:

“Exalted is He who took His Servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing.” (Surah Al-Isra 17:1)

The mode of transportation used for this commute in the middle of the night was an animal, similar to horse, called Al-Burraq which was sent by Allah from Jannah (Paradise).

After riding this heavenly ride, he (S.A.W.W) reached Masjid Al-Aqsa from Masjid al-Haram in just a second.

On reaching Masjid Al-Aqsa, Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.W) realized that all the other Prophets, who came before him, were already present there.

These Prophets includes Ibrahim (A.S.), Isa (A.S.), Musa (A.S.) and all other Prophets.

Over here Mohammad (S.A.W.W) led all of the Prophets in two Rakat prayers.