Isra’ and Mikraj

QWhat does Isra’ mean?

AIsra’ means the night journey Prophet Muhammad made from Baitullah il-haram in Mekah to Al-Aqsa mosque in Palestine.

QWhat does Mikraj mean?

AMikraj is the ascent of Prophet Muhammad to the upper universe.

QDescribe the journey of Isra’ and Mikraj of Prophet Muhammad.

AProphet Muhammad rode upon a Buraq from Masjidil Haram to Al-Aqsa mosque. He was accompanied by 3 angels including Jibril and Mikhail. After praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Prophet Muhammad was then brought through the seven layers of heaven until finally arriving at Sidratul-Muntaha, the border between the universe and the unseen. It was there that Prophet Muhammad received the orders on praying 5 times a day.

QWhen did this take place?

AIt took place after Prophet Muhammad came back from Taif; it was the 27th of Rejab. The journey of Isra’ and Mikraj took place in only one night.