{"id":59462,"date":"2026-01-08T14:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.igmg.org\/?p=59462"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:18:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:18:37","slug":"lailat-al-miraj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.igmg.org\/en\/lailat-al-miraj\/","title":{"rendered":"Lailat al-Miraj"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Brothers and Sisters!
\n<\/strong>On the night of Thursday, January 15, 2026, in sh\u0101\u2019 All\u0101h, we will observe the Night of Mi\u2018r\u0101j. I already congratulate you and the entire Islamic world on this blessed night. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, humans often become excessively attached to the worldly, facing a mental and emotional strain to the heart and mind. The event of Isra and Mi\u02bfr\u0101j reminds us that a human being is not merely an earthly being but also bears responsibilities toward Allah (swt). Allah (swt) mentions this great miracle in the Qur\u2019an: \u201cGlory be to Him who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-<\/strong>\u1e24<\/strong>ar\u0101m to al-Masjid al-Aq<\/strong>\u1e63<\/strong>\u0101, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him some of Our signs. Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, All-Seeing.\u201d[1]<\/a> <\/strong>The event of Isra and Mi\u02bfr\u0101j took place following the Prophet\u2019s return from T\u0101\u2019if. The Messenger of Allah did not receive the support he had hoped for from the people of T\u0101\u2019if; he was stoned and driven away and could only return to Mecca under the protection of Mutim bin \u2018Adiy. It was in this moment of difficulty and fragility that this miraculous event occurred. The miracle of Isra and Mi\u02bfr\u0101j certainly served as a source of support and honour for the Prophet (saw). However, as indicated in the Qur\u2019anic phrase \u201cto show him some of Our signs,\u201d<\/strong> the event carries profound messages that go beyond mere comfort.<\/p>\n

Dear Brothers and Sisters!
\n<\/strong>Abdull\u0101h ibn Mas\u2018\u016bd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: \u201cWhen the event of Isra took place, three things were granted to the Messenger of Allah: the five daily prayers, the last verses of S\u016brah al-Baqarah, and the glad tidings that the major sins of those in his ummah who do not associate partners with Allah would be forgiven.\u201d[2]<\/strong><\/sup><\/a><\/em> This hadith clearly highlights the essence of Mi\u02bfr\u0101j: faith, divine mercy and prayer. After the Isra and Mi\u02bfr\u0101j event became known, the early Muslims were tested in their faith and devotion. For many, this test strengthened and increased their faith, while for some, it led them to return to disbelief. The five daily prayers were made compulsory on that very night and entrusted to believers as the strongest bond between the servant and Allah (swt).<\/p>\n

For this reason, prayer itself is a believer\u2019s Mi\u02bfr\u0101j. Turning to Allah five times a day is a divine mercy, a means of ensuring that the believer is not crushed under the burdens of life. Mi\u02bfr\u0101j also teaches us that spiritual elevation is not an escape from responsibility. The Prophet (saw), returning saddened from T\u0101\u2019if, was raised to the highest ranks a servant could attain and yet he returned to live among the people of Mecca. True servitude is the ability to demonstrate justice, compassion and moral integrity within the realities of daily life.<\/p>\n

Dear Jama\u2019ah!
\n<\/strong>Observing this blessed night is not compulsory. However, these sacred nights serve as important opportunities for a believer to reflect on themselves. Lailat al-Miraj is a means to strengthen our bond through prayer, renew our faith and keep alive our hope in Allah\u2019s mercy. Let us honour this blessed night with prayer, repentance, dua and charity.<\/p>\n

O Allah! Make our hearts among those that turn to You. Make us among the servants who appreciate the value of prayer and Your forgiveness. Make our prayers a means of Mi\u02bfr\u0101j for us. Let this night be a source of revival and awakening for us. Ameen!<\/p>\n

[1]<\/a> Surah Al-Isra, 17:1<\/p>\n

[2]<\/a> M431 M\u00fcslim, \u00cem\u00e2n, 279<\/p>\n

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