The Event of Isra Mi'raj
📌 Isra Mi'raj was the extraordinary night journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Masjidil Haram to Masjidil Aqsa, followed by ascension to Sidratul Muntaha to meet Allah (SWT).
🌙 The event occurred during a time of sorrow for the Prophet after the passing of his wife, Khadijah, and his uncle, Abu Thalib.
👼 Before the journey, Angel Jibril and Angel Mikail purified the Prophet's heart three times with Zamzam water and filled it with wisdom and faith.

The Journey of Isra (Night Travel)
✈️ The Prophet was provided with the Buraq, an extremely fast animal, for travel, accompanied by Jibril and Mikail.
🕌 The Prophet stopped at four locations to perform two *rak'ah* Sunnah prayers: a date grove in Madinah (future Hijra site), near a tree where Prophet Musa (AS) sheltered from Pharaoh, Mount Sinai (Tur) where Prophet Musa communed with Allah, and Bethlehem, the birthplace of Prophet Isa (AS).
📿 During the journey, the Prophet witnessed examples of future Muslim deeds: those performing good deeds multiplying rewards up to 700 times, and the steadfast faith of Siti Masit’s family, Pharaoh’s servant.
🕋 Upon reaching Masjidil Aqsa, the Prophet led the prayer as the Imam of all prophets and angels. He chose milk over wine/arak, symbolizing the choice of the fitrah (natural inclination) of Islam.

The Ascent of Mi'raj (Ascension)
🪜 The Mi'raj proceeded via a beautiful ladder made of gold and silver, studded with pearls, toward the seven heavens.
🌠 The Prophet met various past prophets in each heaven: Adam (AS) in the first, Isa (AS) and Yahya (AS) in the second, Yusuf (AS) in the third, Idris (AS) in the fourth, Harun (AS) in the fifth, Musa (AS) in the sixth, and Ibrahim (AS) in the seventh heaven.
☁️ He reached Sidratul Muntaha, the point where human deeds ascend and destinies descend, before ascending further to face Allah (SWT).

The Obligation of Prayer (Salat)
🧎 Initially, Allah commanded 50 daily prayers for the Prophet's Ummah.
🗣️ Upon returning, Prophet Musa (AS) advised the Prophet to seek leniency from Allah, warning that the previous nation (Bani Israil) could not even fulfill lighter obligations (two *rak'ah* morning and two evening).
📉 After repeated requests for reduction, the obligation was lowered from 50 times to 5 daily prayers (*Waktu*). The Prophet felt shy to ask for further reduction, accepting the five prayers as the final decree from Allah.

Aftermath and Testimony
🌪️ On the descent, the Prophet encountered dust and noise caused by devils attempting to distract humans from contemplating Allah's greatness.
🗣️ When returning to Mecca near dawn, the Prophet recounted the events to the Quraysh, which caused division; many doubted the feasibility of travelling to Baitul Maqdis in one night (a journey normally taking one month).
🌟 Abu Bakar was the first companion to believe the account, earning him the title Assiddiq (the truthful/sincere one).
🙏 The five daily prayers performed now are the final command received during this momentous journey.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The five daily prayers (*Salat*) are a direct result of the Prophet's intercession during Mi'raj, reduced from an initial obligation of 50 prayers.
➡️ Belief in the Isra Mi'raj requires iman (faith), as the event cannot be comprehended by human intellect.
➡️ Prayer (Salat) is the key to closeness with Allah, bringing tranquility to the heart and fostering good character.

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