Orientalists on the Miracle of Al- Isra and Al- Al-Miraj
Abstract
Unusual and supernatural happening is called miracle. Allah Almighty has bestowed miracles upon the great prophets like Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Allah has shown them the secrets of his creation and universe, which are totally beyond the ordinary comprehension of human being. Miracles are not the acts of the prophets but that of Allah. A miracle is something which Allah displays to mankind in support of the truth and candidness which an apostle delivers to humanity as Allah’s message. A miracle strengthens the belief of the messenger and faithful. The Quran also describes many important miracles of the prophet Muhammad (pbuh); splitting of the moon, opening of the chest, illiteracy of the prophet, isra and miraj and the Quran itself. This magnificent event of Isra and Miraj is of the most historical importance. The Isra and Miraj were special favour bestowed upon last Messenger. This event was an identification of his ultimate success. This miraculous journey was a sign that the leadership of the world would move to the Muslims and that leadership was based on mercy and justice. This heavenly journey is an indisputable incident of Islamic history and is a part of belief and faith of the Muslims. A new chapter of ultimate progress and success was unveiled, new vistas of practical knowledge and experience were opened to the last Messenger. It is conceded firmly that there are two blessing nights of paramount importance in the history of Islam. The first is 27th of Ramadan named as لیلۃ القدر , when the glorious Quran was revealed to the last Messenger. This night is as important for the Muslims as that night for the Jews in which Moses was bestowed upon the prophethood at Mt. Sinai. And the second is 27th of Rajab known as شب معراج when the Prophet was granted transcendental ascension to heavens. This night is as significant for the Muslims as that for Christians in which Jesus was ascended to heavens. The miracle of Isra and Miraj is an object of pride and glory for the Muslims. Isra and Miraj took place physically in wakeful state. Many greatest signs were shown to the prophet and this was the main purpose of Isra and Miraj.
