Al-Isra' & Mikraj (The Night Journey & Ascension to Heaven)
11th April 2019, 5th Syaaban 1440H Al-Isra' & Mikraj (The Night Journey & Ascension to Heaven) Masjidil Aqsa in Palestine Al-Isra' ( الإسراء ) means 'the night journey' from Masjidil Haram in Mecca to Masjidil Aqsa in Palestine within one night only by Al-Buraq. Mikraj ( معراج ) means 'ascension to the Heaven'. From Masjidil Aqsa, Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven with Angel Gabriel. Surat Al-'Isrā' (The Night Journey), Surah 17, Verse 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. Indeed, He is the Hearing, the Seeing." ( Quran 17:1 ) Narrated Anas: that Al-Buraq was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) on the Night of Isra, saddled and reined, but he shied from him. So Jibra'il said to him: "is it from Muhammad that you do this? By your Lord! There is no one more honorable to your Lor