Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie gives faith-affirming spiritual insights for us to learn lessons from the night of the Prophet's heavenly ascension (Al Isra Wal Mi'raj) in which he ascended to the Heavens after experiencing much anguish.
- Past talks commemorating Al Isra Wa Miraj: [ Ссылка ]
- More Ustadh Dr. Ataie talks: [ Ссылка ]
On the 27th night of Rajab, Muslims worldwide commemorate the Isra & Mi'raj: the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ miraculous night journey to Jerusalem and then to the Heavens.
Muslims worldwide remember this event as one that changed the course of history. Allah bestowed the tremendous honor of this journey and the command of Prayer (salah) upon His Messenger - a perpetual gift and source of comfort for Muslims until eternity.
In this webinar, Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie share stories and spiritual gems from this phase of the Prophet's life: how he endured a tragic year of personal losses and rejection at Taif, followed by this Divinely-gifted miraculous night journey where he met the other Prophets and conversed with His Lord.
Through these Prophetic stories, he gives us spiritual tools to help us process our own hardships and teach about how the Isra & Miraj was a gift for us all. His talk is also are a great way to begin preparing for Ramadan.
- Past talks commemorating Al Isra Wal Miraj: [ Ссылка ]
- More Ustadh Dr. Ataie talks: [ Ссылка ]
This Annual Bay Area virtual commemoration event was organized by the South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA), San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC), Islamic Center of Livermore (ICL), Evergreen Islamic Center (EIC), and Muslim Community Center – East Bay.
This talk was delivered on March 10, 2021 via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.
More about this special night:
Isra Mi'raj is celebrated on the 27th of Rajab. This night happened in 621, which is the year of sadness ('Aam ul Huzn) when Abu Talib & Khadijah (RA) died. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rode Buraq (a white steed) during his journey and Allah enjoined 50 prayers and reduced the prayers to five.
He met different Prophets on the journey:
- 7th Heaven met Ibrahim (AS)
- 6th Heaven met Musa (AS)
- 5th Heaven met Harun (AS)
- 4th Heaven met Idris (AS)
- 3rd Heaven met Yusuf (AS)
- 2nd Heaven met Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS)
- 1st Heaven met Adam (AS)
MI’RAJ – Ascend to heaven where he speaks to God
ISRA’ – Night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem
