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Upcoming 27th night of Rajab-ul-Murajjab 1444 Hijri, i.e. Shab-e-Mi’raaj. Countless thanks to Allah Almighty that ALLAH عَزَّوَجَلَّ blessed us once again with this great and sacred night that is filled with virtues and blessings.
Misunderstandings about the reality of the Miraj of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) have arisen among some individuals due to their limited knowledge and lack of research. Their lack of understanding in this matter has led to confusion in their hearts, as they struggle to grasp the special connection between Allah and His Beloved Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him).
Shab e Meraj, is that great and enlightened night (of Mi’raaj) in which the beloved Rasul Allah ﷺ was blessed with a great miracle. On this night, leader of all the angels, Sayyiduna Jibraeel-e-Ameen عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم came in the court of the Rasul Allah ﷺ with an extremely fast riding “Burraaq”. Rasul Allah ﷺ was adorned (like a groom). Very carefully, Rasul Allah ﷺ was made to ride upon the Buraaq. In the same night, he ﷺ reached Bayt-ul-Muqaddas from Makkah-tul-Mukarramah. He ﷺ was welcomed. He ﷺ led all the Ambiya عَـلَـيْهِمُ السَّلَام in Salah.
When did it occur?
Shab–e–Miraj, also known as shab e meraj , Al-Isra Wal-Miraj and the Night of Miraj, 27 Rajab ,. These terms are used to portray one of the most miraculous experiences that Allah had bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Ibn Qutaibah, Imam Raafi, and Imam Nawawi have collectively affirmed that Shab e Meraj occurred in the month of Rajab. The Muhaddith Abdul-Ghani Muqaddasi specifically mentions the 27th day as the date, while Allama Zarqaani notes that the majority of people hold the belief that it took place on the 27th of Rajab, a view supported by some historians as well.
Summary of the journey of Shab e Meraj (Mi’raaj) | history of Shab e Meraj
It is mentioned in “Tafseer Siraat-ul-Jinaan”, vol. 5, pp. 414 and 415: On the night of Mi’raaj, (Sayyiduna) Jibraeel-e-Ameen عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم came in the blessed court of the Rasul Allah ﷺ. He relayed the glad tidings of Mi’raaj to the Rasul Allah ﷺ. Then, he عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم opened the blessed chest of the Rasul Allah ﷺ and washed it with the water of Zam Zam. Then, he عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم filled it with wisdom and Iman [faith].
Thereafter, (a ride called) Buraaq was presented to the Rasul Allah ﷺ. With great dignity and reverence, Rasul Allah ﷺ was made to ride upon it and taken towards Masjid e Aqsa. Rasul Allah ﷺ led all the Ambiya and Mursaleen عَـلَـيْهِمُ السَّلَام in Salah there. Then from there, Rasul Allah ﷺ looked forward to the journey of the heavens. Sayyiduna Jibraeel عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم got doors of all the heavens opened turn by turn.
On the first sky, Sayyiduna Aadam عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم; on the second sky, Sayyiduna Yahya and ‘Eisa عَـلَيْـهِمَا الصَّلٰوۃُ وَالـسَّـلاَم; on the third sky, Sayyiduna Yusuf عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم, on the fourth sky, Sayyiduna Idrees عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم; on the fifth sky, Sayyiduna Haroon عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم; on the sixth sky, Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم and on the seventh sky, Sayyiduna Ibraheem عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم were privileged to behold and meet the Beloved Rasul Allah ﷺ. They respected and honoured the Rasul Allah ﷺ and congratulated him upon his arrival.
To the extent that Rasul Allah ﷺ kept visiting one sky after the other and observing their wonders. Then, Rasul Allah ﷺ reached the last stage of all Muqarrabeen [special chosen] angels, Sidra-tul-Muntaha. The reason because not even any Muqarrab angel can proceed any further from Sidra-tul-Muntaha, hence, Sayyiduna Jibraeel-e-Ameen عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم apologised and stayed there. Then, Rasul Allah ﷺ progressed in attaining. special blessings and reached such elevated and sacred status which is even beyond the comprehension of our intellect.
Rasul Allah ﷺ received special mercies and blessings there, and Rasul Allah ﷺ was blessed with favours from Allah Almighty and specific bounties. Rasul Allah ﷺ attained the kingship of the earth and skies, and was given higher and superior knowledge. Salahs for the Ummah became Fard. Rasul Allah ﷺ interceded for some sinners. Rasul Allah ﷺ visited Paradise and Hell, and then came back to the world at his place. (Siraat-ul-Jinaan, vol. 5, pp. 414-415)
The gifts of Miraj
On the night of Miraj, Allah bestowed three gifts:
- The five daily prayers.
- The revelation of the verses of Surah Al-Baqara.
- Forgiveness of sins for those in the Ummah of Muhammad (peace be upon him) who avoid associating partners with Allah, and ultimately, they will be rewarded with Paradise.
The Leader of Prophets on the Night of Shab e Meraj
During the night journey of Mi’raaj, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led all the Prophets in prayer. As mentioned in a blessed Hadith: “I rode on Buraaq, reached Bayt-ul-Muqaddas, tied it where all the Prophets used to tie their mounts, and then prayed two Rak’at in Masjid-e-Aqsa.”’
(Muslim, Kitab-ul-Iman, pp. 87, Hadees 411)
‘Allamah Maulana Makhdoom Muhammad Haashim Tahtaawi رَحْمَةُ اللّٰهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه, says: “In this prayer, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was the leader of all the Prophets (peace be upon them). (Seerat-e-Sayyid-ul-Ambiya, pp. 128; summarized) This is because all the Prophets (peace be upon them) were gathered in Beit-ul-Muqaddas to highlight the elevated status of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ .
(Nasa`ee, Kitab-us-Salat, pp. 81, Hadith 448; summarized)
When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reached there, then all of them said welcome to him. At the time of Salah, everyone requested him for Imamat and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led all the Ambiya عَـلَـيْهِمُ السَّلَام in Salah.
(Mu’jam-e-Awsat, vol. 3, pp. 65, Hadees 3879; summarised)
Exploring the Journey of Shab e Meraj (Mi’raaj)
Imam Alaaee رَضِیَ اللہُ تَعَالٰی عَنْہُ states in his commentary that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rode 5 types of transport during the night of Meraaj:
٭ The Buraaq: From Makkah to Baitul-Muqaddas.
٭ Steps of Noor: From Baitul-Muqaddas to the first Heaven.
٭ Wings of Angels: From the 1st Heaven to the 7th.
٭ Wings of Hadrat Jibraeel عَلَیْہِ السَّلَام: From the 7th Heaven until the Sidratul-Muntahaa.
٭ Raf-Raf: From the Sidratul-Muntahaa until Qaaaba Qausain.
(Ruh-ul-Ma’ani, part 15, Surah Asra Taht-al-Ayah 1, pp. 14,15)
Stages of the journey of Shab e Meraj (Mi’raaj)
‘Allamah Shahab-ud-Deen Mahmood Baghdadi رَحْمَةُ اللّٰهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه states: ‘Rasul Allah ﷺ traversed through ten stages to reach قَابَ قَوْسَین from Bayt-ul-Maqdis.
1. First sky
2. Second sky
3. Third sky
4. Fourth sky
5. Fifth sky
6. Sixth sky
7. Seventh sky
8. Sidra-tul-Muntaha
9. Maqaam-e-Mustawa, where Rasul Allah ﷺ heard the sounds of the writing of the Divine Pen.
10. ‘Arsh-e-A’zam
(Ruh-ul-Ma’ani, part. 15, Surah Asra, Taht-ul-Ayah 1, pp. 15, Summarised)
Maqaam-e-Mustawa
When the Rasul Allah ﷺ went ahead of Sidra-tul-Muntaha, Sayyiduna Jibraeel عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم stopped there and apologised from going any further.
(Al-Mawahib-ul-Ladunniyyah, vol. 2, pp. 381)
Rasul Allah ﷺ said: I asked Jibraeel-e-Ameen عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم: ‘Have you seen your Lord?’
He عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم humbly replied: ‘There are seventy veils of Noor between me and my Lord. If I go near any one of them, I will get burnt.’ (Kanz-ul-‘Ummal, vol. 14, pp. 191, Hadees 39204)
Then, only Rasul Allah ﷺ went ahead (alone from Sidra-tul-Muntaha) and kept ascending. Rasul Allah ﷺ arrived at a place called Mustawa. Over here, Rasul Allah ﷺ heard the sounds of writing of pens. (Bukhari, Kitab-us-Salat, pp. 161, Hadees 349)
These were the pens that angels use to write the daily commandments of Allah Almighty. Moreover, they inscribe the events of one year from Lawh-e-Mahfooz [the Preserved Tablet] onto different pages. Then these pages are handed over to the relevant angels on the 15th night of Sha’ban.
(Mirat-ul-Manajih, vol. 8, pp. 155)
Quranic verses about shab e meraj
Importance of 27 Rajab | What to do on Shab e meraj
Fasting
Rasul Allah ﷺ Said :- “Fasting on a day and night in Rajab is akin to fasting for a hundred years.”
Dua for Rajab
Transliteration in English
Allahumma barik lana fi Rajaba wa Sha’bana wa balligh na Ramadan
Translation in English
“O Allah make the months of Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for us and let us reach the month of Ramadan.”
Ibadat of Shab e Meraj
On the 27th night of Rajab, pray two extra units of prayer (Nawafil). Then say Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, and Allahu Akbar each a hundred times. Follow this by seeking forgiveness from Allah (Istaghfarullah) a hundred times and sending blessings upon the Prophet (Durood) a hundred times. After completing these actions, make a heartfelt prayer to Allah, and He will grant your wishes.
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