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The Prophet’s Ascension [Israʾ and Miʿraj] - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief The Prophet’s Ascension [Israʾ and Miʿraj] 2025-03-18 1176 Views Miʿraj , Israʾ , Heavenly Ascension Introduction The Prophet’s Ascension, known as Israʾ and Miʿraj , is one of the most profound events in Islamic history, marking a pivotal moment in the life of the (PBUHH) and the spiritual journey of Islam.

This miraculous event, which took place in a single night, is described briefly in two Chapters of the Qur’an [1] and elaborated upon in numerous Hadith traditions. The significance of Israʾ and Miʿraj extends beyond its miraculous nature; it serves as a theological and moral lesson for Muslims, reinforcing the importance of faith, ritual prayer , and divine mercy.

Therefore, this research explores the historical accounts, scriptural foundations, theological interpretations, and implications of this event in Islamic thought.

Contents Introduction Meaning of Israʾ and Miʿraj The Location of Ascent Time of Mi’raj Method of Mi’raj The Events on Mi’raj Returning from Mi’raj References Meaning of Israʾ and Miʿraj The ascension [Israʾ and Miʿraj] are the two parts of a Night Journey that the (peace be upon him and his family) embarked on during a single night around the year AD 621.

The Israʾ means walking or traveling at night and it refers to the Prophet’s nocturnal journey from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca to the Farthest Mosque in Jerusalem [2] . The Miʿraj on the other hand means rising or going up to a high place and denotes his ascension through the heavens, where he encountered previous prophets and ultimately reached the Divine Presence [3] .

The Location of Ascent From the Qur’anic verse, it is stated that the night journey started from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa [the Bayt al‑Muqaddas] in Jerusalem. Allah says: Immaculate is He who carried His servant on a journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose environs We have blessed, that We might show him some of Our signs. Indeed, He is the All-hearing, the All-seeing [4] .

Similarly, some of the events that took place during this journey were mentioned in the Qur’an, Allah says: Certainly, he saw it yet another time, (13) by the Lote Tree of the Ultimate Boundary, (14) near which is the Garden of the Abode, (15) when there covered the Lote Tree what covered it. (16) His gaze did not swerve, nor did it overstep the bounds.