Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj (The Night Journey)
الإسراء والمعراج
Makkah to Jerusalem to the Heavens
The Prophet ﷺ was taken on a miraculous night journey from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem (Isra'), and then ascended through the heavens (Mi'raj) where he met previous prophets and received the commandment of the five daily prayers.
Significance
The five daily prayers were established during this journey, becoming the pillar of Muslim worship.
Authenticated Sources
Surah Al-Isra 17:1
"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."
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي أَسْرَىٰ بِعَبْدِهِ لَيْلًا مِّنَ الْمَسْجِدِ الْحَرَامِ إِلَى الْمَسْجِدِ الْأَقْصَى الَّذِي بَارَكْنَا حَوْلَهُ لِنُرِيَهُ مِنْ آيَاتِنَا
Sahih al-Bukhari 349
"The prayers were originally enjoined as fifty, but were reduced until they became five, and then an announcement was made: 'O Muhammad, My Word does not change; these five prayers will be rewarded as fifty.'"
Narrated by: Anas ibn Malik رضي الله عنه
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Quick Facts
- Islamic Date
- 27 Rajab
- Gregorian Date
- c. 621 CE
- Location
- Makkah to Jerusalem to the Heavens
- Sources
- 2 references