Lailat al Miraj

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AKA Name	Israa wal Miraaj, Laylatul Miraj, Laylat ul Miraaj, Meraaj, Miraaj, Meraj, Mi'raaj
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Related Hashtags	#Islam, #Shabemeraj, #ShabeMiraj, #Shab_E_Miraj, #Muslim
2023 Date	18 February 2023
2024 Date	8 February 2024

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Lailat al Miraj in 2023

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Lailat al Miraj History

Lailatul Miraj (Arabic: الإسراء والمعراج) commemorates Prophet Muhammad's ascension to heaven. Muslims believe that on this night, an angel came to the Prophet, washed his abdomen with Zamzam water, and filled his heart with wisdom and belief. Then, Muhammad was called by God from Mecca to Jerusalem, where he prayed at the Masjid Al-Aqsa (Jerusalem). From Jerusalem, he ascended to heaven, where he was honored by being allowed to see God directly, visiting the highest levels of heaven, and leading all the past Prophets in prayer, including Joseph, Adam, Abraham, Moses, Aaron, Jesus, and John the Baptist.

To get to his destinations, he rode Al-Buraq, a heavenly animal that was smaller than a mule but bigger than a donkey. He was given the gift of prayer by God. When he returned to Mecca, he accurately described a caravan that was headed to Mecca from Jerusalem to show the Quraish that he had been there. Although the exact date of Laulatul Miraj is unknown, most believe it fell on 27 Rajab.

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It is Shab e Miraj tonight. On this auspicious occasion of the Night Journey of prophet to skies & heavens, remember me in your prayers & let us forgive each and every person around us and make it a beautiful and meaningful life. Happy Lailat Al Miraj. https://t.co/1u0IN0fkRi
— Masroor Ansari (@MasroorAnsari) February 18, 2023

May all your duas be accepted and all your sins be forgiven. May we all be blessed with success, prosperity and peace in our lives with the blessings of Allah. On this auspicious Night, remember me in your prayers! A very happy Lailat-Al-Miraj to you and your loved ones. https://t.co/A2ANpGNhJ6
— ɀꫀꪑꪖ ("•ﻌ•") (@Zem_Zerah) February 18, 2023

Let us celebrate the high journey and this holy occasion of Lailat Al Miraj with our family and friends.warm greetings on Lailat Al Miraj. https://t.co/w2qnlRt79W
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Lailat al Miraj Facts & Quotes

Muslims believe that there are several levels in heaven. Muhammad was taken to each one by Angel Gabriel. At each heaven, a gate-keeper asked both the angel and Muhammad to identify themselves before proceeding.
Muslims believe that Muhammad saw "Al-Bait-al-Mamur" (God's house). Gabriel told Muhammad that every day since the beginning of creation, 70,000 different angels pray there daily.
Muhammad is also believed to have seen "Sidrat al-Muntaha" (a tree) in the seventh heaven. Its leaves resembled elephant ears, its fruits resembled clay jugs, and from it originated four rivers. Two of them were hidden in heaven, while the other two were made apparent to man in the forms of the Nile and the Euphrates.
Muslims believe that God had originally assigned fifty daily prayers. Moses, upon hearing about this from Muhammad, is reported to have encouraged Muhammad to negotiate and reduce the number of prayers God assigned, which He graciously reduced to five daily prayers. (Sahih al-Bukhari, volume 4, Book 54, Hadith number 429[6])
On the night Prophet Muhammad was taken on a night journey two cups, one containing wine and the other milk, were presented to him at Jerusalem. He looked at it and took the cup of milk. Gabriel said, 'Praise be to Allah Who guided you to the right path; if you had taken the cup of wine, your nation would have gone astray.' - Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 69, Number 482 This incidence is used to explain the fact that wine is forbidden to Muslims.

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Lailat al Miraj Top Events and Things to Do

Muslims are actually discouraged from celebrating or fasting on this day because of two reasons: First, the exact date is unknown. Second, there are no real rewards from God for celebrating this day.
Read the award winning book, 'The Sealed Nectar'. It is Muhammad's biography and tells of the many events that happened on Muhammad's journey from Mecca to Lailatul Miraaj.
Place candles or lights outside. In some Muslim countries it is a tradition to illuminate the city.