Isra and Mi'raj in Islamic Belief

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What do Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj indicate about the Prophet Muhammad?

His truthfulness as a Messenger of Allah (correct)

His humility before Allah

His doubts about his status before Allah

His ordinary status among other prophets

What do Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj indicate about the power of Allah?

His indifference towards His Messenger

His lack of authority over the heavens

His great power (correct)

His weakness in controlling His creation

What was enjoined upon the Prophet Muhammad during his ascent into the heavens?

He was instructed to stop preaching Islam

He was given the command to perform five daily prayers (correct)

He was asked to abandon his faith

He was told to question his prophethood

Where was the Prophet Muhammad taken on the Night Journey according to the text?

From Al-Masjid Al-Haram to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa Signup and view all the answers

What is the reward for the five obligatory prayers, according to the text?

Fiftyfold reward for each prayer Signup and view all the answers

According to the scholars of Hadith, what is known about the specific date of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj?

It took place in Rajab Signup and view all the answers

Why do the scholars of Hadith believe that the specific date of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj cannot be proven?

Because there is no authentic evidence about the date Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention about the Prophet and his Companions celebrating the night of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj?

They did not celebrate it at all Signup and view all the answers

Is it permissible for Muslims to celebrate the night of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj according to the text?

No, it is not permissible Signup and view all the answers

What does Allah say about the completeness of the religion?

The religion is perfect and does not require any additions Signup and view all the answers

What are Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj and what do they indicate?

The Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj are the Prophet's Night Journey and Ascent into heaven, and they indicate the truthfulness of the Prophet Muhammad and the greatness of his status before Allah. Signup and view all the answers

What do the Mutawatir reports state about the Prophet Muhammad's journey into the heavens?

The Mutawatir reports state that the Prophet Muhammad was taken up into the heavens, and their gates were opened for him, until he passed beyond the seventh heaven, where his Lord spoke to him as He willed, and enjoined the five daily prayers upon him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Allah say about the Night Journey in the text?

Allah took His slave (Muhammad) for a journey by night from Al-Masjid Al-Haram (at Makkah) to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem), the neighbourhood whereof We have blessed, in order to show him of His Ayaat. Signup and view all the answers

What do Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj indicate about the power of Allah?

Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj indicate the great power of Allah and His exalted position above His creation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number fifty in relation to the obligatory prayers?

Each good deed is rewarded tenfold, so the fifty obligatory prayers would result in fifty in reward Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention about the specific date of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj?

There is nothing in the authentic Hadiths to indicate that it is in Rajab or in any other month Signup and view all the answers

According to the scholars of Hadith, why is it not permissible for Muslims to celebrate the night of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj?

If celebrating this night was something that is prescribed in Islam, the Messenger would have told his Ummah about that, either in word or in deed Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the completeness of the religion of Islam?

Allah has perfected this Ummah’s religion for it and has completed His favour upon them Signup and view all the answers

What does the absence of celebration of the night of Al-Isra’ and Al-Mi`raj by the Prophet and his Companions indicate?

Celebrating and venerating this night is not part of Islam at all Signup and view all the answers

What is the reward for the five obligatory prayers according to the text?

The reward is fifty in reward, because each good deed is rewarded tenfold Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj

Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj indicate that Prophet Muhammad was taken on a miraculous journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and then to the heavens.
This journey indicates the power of Allah, who is capable of transcending space and time.

Significance of Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj

Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj indicate the excellence and nobility of Prophet Muhammad.
They also indicate the power and might of Allah.

The Prophet's Ascent into the Heavens

During his ascent, the Prophet was enjoined to perform the five obligatory prayers.
The reward for performing these prayers is forgiveness of sins and mercy from Allah.

The Night Journey

The Prophet was taken on the Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem, a distance of hundreds of miles, in a very short period.
The Night Journey indicates the power of Allah to transcend space and time.

Celebration of Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj

The Prophet and his Companions did not celebrate the night of Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj.
Scholars of Hadith do not consider it permissible for Muslims to celebrate this night.

The Completeness of Islam

Allah says that Islam is a complete religion, and no new prophet or revelation will come after Prophet Muhammad.
Al-Isra' and Al-Mi'raj indicate the finality of Islam as a complete and perfect religion.

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