Context of Isra Mi'raj: The Year of Sorrow
📌 The Isra Mi'raj event served as a divine consolation to Prophet Muhammad ($\text{PBUH}$) following a period of extreme difficulty known as 'Amul Huzn (Year of Sorrow).
😥 This difficult period was marked by the passing of his two main supporters: his uncle Abu Thalib (his shield against the Quraysh) and his beloved wife, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (his emotional, financial, and physical supporter).
💔 After losing them, the Prophet ($\text{PBUH}$) sought support from the people of Ta'if but was met with severe rejection, including being stoned until his feet bled, deepening his distress.

The Journey and Its Significance
🚶 The term "Isra" signifies the night journey from Masjid al-Haram (Mecca) to Masjid al-Aqsa (Jerusalem), emphasizing travel during a time of spiritual depth and quietude.
🕋 The stop at Masjid al-Aqsa (the blessed land, Ardhul Mubarokah) was deliberate; it allowed the Prophet ($\text{PBUH}$) to witness the condition of his brethren there who were also oppressed and in need of help, serving as a reminder that he was not alone.
🌌 The journey to Sidratul Muntaha (the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary) immediately following the stop at Masjid al-Aqsa symbolized the ultimate elevation and direct connection to Allah.

The Divine Gift: Obligation of Prayer (Salat)
🙏 The primary outcome of the Mi'raj was the commandment of the five daily prayers ($\text{Salat}$).
🚫 This gift allowed Muslims to "Bypass" the need for intermediaries (Prophets) when supplicating to Allah, a significant shift from previous traditions.
💖 The five daily prayers serve as a direct, scheduled forum (five times a day) for believers to pour out their concerns and communicate directly with the Creator, reflecting the verse, "Ask Me, and I will respond to you" (Quran 10:60).
🧘 The spiritual remedy for hardship is encapsulated in the teaching: "Seek help through patience and prayer" (wastāʿīnū biṣ-ṣabri waṣ-ṣalāh), urging believers to increase prayer when facing sorrow, not decrease it.

Key Points & Insights
➡️ The purpose of the night journey (Laila) is to highlight activities performed when most people are asleep, which are considered more valuable, analogous to Tahajjud prayer.
➡️ Masjid al-Aqsa is not just the Dome of the Rock but the entire complex; the command to care for this blessed land remains a continuous directive for Muslims.
➡️ The state of a servant closest to Allah is in sujud (prostration), where the highest part of the body (the head) is brought lowest, contrasting with the most detestable state: arrogance shown by holding the head high.
➡️ Believers must not engage with negative or intentionally provocative comments online; the best response to malice is ignoring it to maintain good conduct (adab and akhlaq).

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