Miraculous nighttime Isra miraj2 min read

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Jumaah Mubarak. Having trouble praying five times a day? Isra miraj Is a special night, because it refers to a miraculous nighttime journey undertaken by the Prophet Muhammad.

Isra means “ nocturnal Journey”. Derived from the Arabic root words سرى ( sara), it means “ travel at night”.

Miraj is an Arabic word meaning “ladder, to elevate, or to ascend”. In Islamic literature it is used for the night journey of Prophet Muhammad when he was miraculously taken to the presence of Allah The Almighty in Heaven.

سُبۡحٰنَ الَّذِىۡۤ اَسۡرٰى بِعَبۡدِهٖ لَيۡلاً مِّنَ الۡمَسۡجِدِ الۡحَـرَامِ اِلَى الۡمَسۡجِدِ الۡاَقۡصَا الَّذِىۡ بٰرَكۡنَا حَوۡلَهٗ لِنُرِيَهٗ مِنۡ اٰيٰتِنَا‌ؕ اِنَّهٗ هُوَ السَّمِيۡعُ الۡبَصِيۡرُ‏

Glory to Him who made His servant travel by night from thesacred place of worship to the furthest place of worship,by whosesurroundings We have blessed, to show him some of Our signs: Healone is the All Hearing, the All Seeing.(Qur’an 17:1)

First from Mecca to Jerusalem, and then from Jerusalem to the heavens. This event took place when the Prophet ﷺ was facing a time of intense pain and hardship as well as personal grief, because of the loss of his beloved wife Hazrat Khadija and his beloved uncle Abu Talib. He was given five daily prayers, instead of 50, to help his ummah.

Praying 5 times a day is a gift enjoined by Allah s.w.t. on his beloved mankind. It improves our character, calms the soul, and purifies us from sins. Gives way to light in darkness, helps us stay halal throughout the Day, and encourages us to become better Muslims.

Health benefits

• Overall hygiene and cleanliness
• Regular exercise for the body
• Metabolic function
• Improved digestion
• Musculoskeletal support
• Enhanced blood circulation
• Improved cardiovascular health

As some of us are having difficulties with Fajr. This one’s for you.

Benefits

• If you start your day with prayers, then Allah Almighty protects you all day. In the hadith, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: “Whoever offers the Morning Prayer, he is under the protection of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime”(Ibn Majah).
• Fajr prayer ensures that we begin the day with light and with life. Early morning sets the tone and energy for the whole day, and by beginning the day in the best possible way.
• Our beloved Prophet (SAW) said: “Whoever prays the morning prayer in congregation then sits remembering Allah until the sun rises, then prays two units of prayer has the reward like that of Hajj and `Umrah.”(Tirmidhi)
• It is important to offer the Fajr prayer. Allah Almighty sent the angels who witness the Muslims who are offering the Fajr prayer, so try to offer prayers daily.

So instead of Netflix and chill, here are some things you can do, share this story to remind yourself or others .. five times daily prayers is the least we can do. Can we?

FYI. This is just a reminder. While seated, don’t to forget to dhikr 33x Allahu akbar 33x Alhamdullilah and 33x Subhanallah. Je bent toch al goed bezig. Oké oké that’s for another topic, In sha Allah. Let’s start with the basic / wajib first. We believe in you. You got this.

If you have time, and you want to know more about Isra Miraj, there will be a lecture given at the mosque Baitul Rahmaan in Ridderkerk. After maghrib. Bring some finger food , because we will eat together afterwards whilst waiting for Ishaa. You are more than welcome to join.

Reminder: I’m not a scholar nor an imaam. So if this information is not given correctly, please correct me.

With loveee,

The FO-UR Team