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What motivated the second migration (Hijrah) of Muslims to Abyssinia?
What motivated the second migration (Hijrah) of Muslims to Abyssinia?
What was the significance of the journey of Isra and Miraaj for Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
What was the significance of the journey of Isra and Miraaj for Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
Which angel escorted Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during the Isra and Miraaj?
Which angel escorted Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during the Isra and Miraaj?
What was provided to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by Angel Jibreel during the journey?
What was provided to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by Angel Jibreel during the journey?
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What animal was used to carry Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during the Isra journey?
What animal was used to carry Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during the Isra journey?
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Who did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) meet in the first heaven during his ascension?
Who did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) meet in the first heaven during his ascension?
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What was observed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) concerning people during his journey?
What was observed by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) concerning people during his journey?
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What was the state of Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) heart before the Isra and Miraaj?
What was the state of Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) heart before the Isra and Miraaj?
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Who did the Prophet meet in the second heaven? choose two
Who did the Prophet meet in the second heaven? choose two
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Study Notes
The Second Hijrah and Isra and Miraaj
- Second Hijrah: Facing persecution in Mecca, ~80-100 Muslims migrated to Abyssinia (under King Negus) following the first successful migration.
Isra and Miraaj
- Description: A miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Mecca to Jerusalem and then to the heavens.
- Purpose: Strengthened Prophet Muhammad's faith, offering comfort after hardships (loss of Khadijah and Abu Talib), revealing his special status as a prophet, and establishing the five daily prayers.
- Purification: Prophet Muhammad underwent a purification process similar to his childhood, where angels purified his heart.
- Journey Details: Travelled by Buraq, a white, heavenly animal (smaller than a mule, larger than a donkey, with wings), guided by Angel Jibreel. Buraq could travel immense distances rapidly. Able to place hooves at the furthest boundary of his gaze.
Al-Aqsa Mosque Visit
- Event: At Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, led prayers with all previous prophets.
- Offerings: Offered milk and wine by Angel Jibreel. Chose milk as a sign of guidance for his followers.
Ascent to the Heavens (Miraaj)
- Seven Heavens: Ascended through seven heavens, encountering various prophets in each level.
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Prophet Encounters:
- First Heaven: Prophet Adam
- Second Heaven: Prophet Yahya and Prophet Isa
- Third Heaven: Prophet Yusuf (described as very handsome)
- Fourth Heaven: Prophet Idris
- Fifth Heaven: Prophet Harun
- Sixth Heaven: Prophet Musa,
- Seventh Heaven: Prophet Ibrahim (described as resting against Bayt al-Ma'mur, equivalent to Ka'bah in the heavens).
- Punishments in Hell: Witnessing punishments for those who harmed others, committed injustice or immoral behavior
- Beyond Sidratul-Muntaha: Reached a point beyond Sidratul-Muntaha, where only Allah's presence existed, and received the command for Muslims to pray five times a day.
- Spiritual significance During his journey and encounters, he was accompanied by Angel Jibril.
Quraysh Reaction
- Disbelief and mockery: The Quraysh tribe, in Mecca, reacted with disbelief, disbelief and mockery to the Prophet's account of the journey.
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Description
Explore the significant events of the Second Hijrah and the miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) known as Isra and Miraaj. This quiz covers the challenges faced by early Muslims in Mecca, the importance of the journey to Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the establishment of daily prayers. Test your understanding of these pivotal moments in Islamic history.
