[66paptroump]

Asalam Alykum WrWb,

I cant seem to find any thread about isra wal miraaj, can anyone paste links?

I just want to know what exactly are we supposed to recite and read on this night, whats the sunnah and what can we do for nafal worship, is fasting recommended on the following day?

Quick reply will be much appreciated.

JazakAllah khair

[HQTheodore]

You will find your answer on this thread http://www.sunniforum.com/forum/show...ighlight=rajab

[66paptroump]

JazakAllah khair..

Major myths cleared. JazakAllah khair.

[herawaq]

Asalam Alykum WrWb,

I cant seem to find any thread about isra wal miraaj, can anyone paste links?

I just want to know what exactly are we supposed to recite and read on this night, whats the sunnah and what can we do for nafal worship, is fasting recommended on the following day?

Quick reply will be much appreciated.

JazakAllah khair

Imam Ghazzali mentions in his book Ihya Ulm ud-deen :

[Aw1HhC0m]

Below extract from an article of Mufti Taqi Uthmani from al-balagh :


1. Celebration of Lailatul Mi'raj

(...)

Indeed, the event of mi'raj was one of the most remarkable episodes in the life of our beloved Holy Prophet . (...)

But, Islam has its own principles with regard to the historic and religious events. Its approach about observing festivals and celebrating days and nights is totally different from the approach of other religions. The Holy Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet did not prescribe any festival or any celebration to commemorate an event from the past, however remarkable it might have been. Instead, Islam has prescribed two annual celebrations only. (...) None of these two eids is designed to commemorate a particular event of the past which has happened in these dates. This approach is indicative of the fact that the real occasion for a happy celebration is the day in which the celebrators themselves have accomplished remarkable work through their own active effort. As for the accomplishments of our ancestors, their commemoration should not be restricted to a particular day or night. Instead, their accomplishments must be remembered every day in the practical life by observing their teachings and following the great examples they have set for us.

Keeping this principle in view, the following points should be remembered with regard to the "Lailatul-mi'raj":

(1) We cannot say with absolute certainty in which night the great event of mi'raj took place. Although some traditions relate this event to 27th night of the month of Rajab, yet there are other traditions that suggest other dates. Al-Zurqani, the famous biographer of the Holy Prophet (saw) has referred to five different views in this respect: Rabi-ul-Awwal, Rabi-u-Thani, Rajab, Ramadan and Shawwal. Later, while discussing different traditions, he has added a sixth opinion, that the mi'raj took place in the month of Zulhijjah.

Allama Abdulhaq Muhaddith Dehlawi, the well-known scholar of the Indian subcontinent, has written a detailed book on the merits of Islamic months. While discussing the 'Lailatul-mi'raj' has mentioned that most of the scholars are of the view that the event of mi'raj took place in the month of Ramadan or in Rabi-ul-awwal.

(2) It is also not known in which year the event of Mi'raj took place. The books of history suggest a wide range between the fifth-year and the twelfth year after the Holy Prophet was entrusted with prophethood.

Now, if it is assumed that the event of Mi'raj took place in the fifth year of his prophethood, it will mean that the Holy Prophet (saw)remained in this world for eighteen years after this event. Even if it is presumed that the mi'raj took place in the twelfth year of his prophethood, his remaining life-time after this event would be eleven years. Throughout this long period, which may range between eleven years and eighteen years, the Holy Prophet never celebrated the event of mi'raj, nor did he give any instruction about it. No one can prove that the Holy Prophet ever performed some specific modes of worship in a night calling it the 'Lailatul-mi'raj' or advised his followers to commemorate the event in a particular manner

(3) After the demise of the Holy Prophet (saw) also, no one of his companions is reported to celebrate this night as a night of special acts of worship. They were the true devotees of the Holy Prophet and had devoted their lives to preserve every minute detail of the sunnah of the Holy Prophet and other Islamic teachings. Still, they did not celebrate the event of mi'raj in a particular night in a particular way..

All these points go a long way to prove that the celebration of the 27th night of Rajab, being the lailatul-mi'raj has no basis in the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet or in the practice of his noble companions (RA). Had it been a commendable practice to celebrate this night, the exact date of this event would have been preserved accurately by the Ummah and the Holy Prophet and his blessed companions would have given specific directions for it.

Therefore, it is not a Sunnah to celebrate the Lailatul-mi'raj'. We cannot declare any practice as a sunnah unless it is established through authentic sources that the Holy Prophet (saw) or is noble Companions (RA) have recognized it as such, otherwise it may become a bid'ah about which the Holy Prophet has observed in the following words: "Whoever invents something in our religion which is not a part of it, it is to be rejected."

Being mindful of this serious warning, we should appreciate that the 27th night of the month of Rajab is not like 'Lailatul-qadr' or 'Lailatul-bara'ah' for which special merits have been mentioned expressly either by the Holy Qur'an or by the Holy Prophet (saw).

However, all the recognized modes of 'ibadah (worship) like Salat, recitation of the Holy Qur'an, dhikr, etc. are commendable any time, especially in the late hours of night, and obviously the 27th night of Rajab is not an exception. Therefore, if someone performs any recognized 'ibadah in this night from this point of view nothing can stop him from doing so, and he will be entitled to the thawab (reward allocated for that recognized 'ibadah insha-Allah.) But it is not permissible to believe that performing 'ibadah in this night is more meritorious or carries more thawab like 'Lailatul-qadr' or 'Lailatul-bara'ah', because this belief is not based on any authentic verse or on a sunnah of the Holy Prophet (saws). Similarly, it is not a correct practice to celebrate this night collectively and to invite people to special ritual congregations.

(4) Some people suggest some special modes of worship to be performed in this night. Since no special mode of worship is prescribed by the Shari'ah in this night, these suggestions are devoid of any authority and should not be acted upon.

It is believed by some that the Muslims should keep fast on 27th of Rajab. Although there are some traditions attributing special merits to the fast of this day yet the scholars of hadith have held these traditions as very weak and unauthentic reports which cannot be sufficient to establish a rule of Shari'ah. On the contrary, there is an authentic report that Sayyidna 'Umar, Radi-Allahu anhu, used to forbid people from fasting on this day, rather to compel them to eat if they had started fasting.

It should be borne in mind here that a "nafl" fast can be observed any day (except the six prohibited days of the year); therefore, fasting on 27th of Rajab is not prohibited in itself. What is prohibited is the belief that fasting on this day is more meritorious than fasting in other normal days. One should not fast in this day with this belief. But if someone fasts therein, believing it to be a normal nafl fast, there is no bar against it.

[zlopikanikanz]

So why would Imam Ghazaali say:

"the 27th of rajab as it is the night of the prophets ascension to heaven. The prophet said about this night of mercy (note, he calls it a night of mercy) : If a man does good deeds on this night he gets the rewards of one hundred years....."

for Imam Ghazzali to mention it among 15 special nights, there must be some evidence for it.

[66paptroump]

So why would Imam Ghazaali say:

"the 27th of rajab as it is the night of the prophets ascension to heaven. The prophet said about this night of mercy (note, he calls it a night of mercy) : If a man does good deeds on this night he gets the rewards of one hundred years....."

for Imam Ghazzali to mention it among 15 special nights, there must be some evidence for it.

Asalam Alykum WrWb,

I read the article by Mufti Taqi Uthmani very carefully last night..

But now I am confused with what brother Azhar posted.

Both are contradicting. Mufti Saheb clearly says that there is NO merit what so ever for this night and Imam Ghazzalis text also clearly mentions the merit of 100 years..

Someone clarify please.

JazakAllah khair...

[averkif]

so in conclusion :

Deobandis say it isn't a special night

Non - deobandis say it is

[MAKEMONEY]

In the words of Ml. Ashraf Ali Thanawi, "proof is religion," (Kalaamat-e-Ashrafia).

That is to say, al-Ghazali's word is not proof.

[Aw1HhC0m]

Al-Ghazzali () was a great scholar but his Ihya 'ulam ad-din is not 100% sahih in terms of reliability of hadiths.

And trust me, it is not about Deobandis or not, there are plenty of non-deobandi, or non-salafi who share the same view.

[herawaq]

In the words of Ml. Ashraf Ali Thanawi, "proof is religion," (Kalaamat-e-Ashrafia).

That is to say, al-Ghazali's word is not proof.

Hmmm, thats true, Akhi.
But Do you think a person like Imam Ghazzali will write something like this without having proof ?

[Nesskissabe]

Hmmm, thats true, Akhi.
But Do you think a person like Imam Ghazzali will write something like this without having proof ?

Azhar, I think this thread will now discussing about this subject to no end. One side will disprove and another will prove it. So whatever it is, may Allah guide all of us and everybody will know their own positions. For me, Imam al-Ghazzali >> today's scholars.

Wallahu a'lam.

Al-Ghazzali () was a great scholar but his kowledge of hadith was not exceptional.

I think it is better not to say that (bold), because whom are we to compare him with? Today's scholars? Let the Ulama says about him, but not us.

[herawaq]

Azhar, I think this thread will now discussing about this subject to no end. One side will disprove and another will prove it. So whatever it is, may Allah guide all of us and everybody will know their own positions. For me, Imam al-Ghazzali >> today's scholars.

Wallahu a'lam.

Akhee,

Thats true. I will refrain from 'discussions' since i m a layperson.

Allah know's best.

[Aw1HhC0m]

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I think it is better not to say that (bold), because whom are we to compare him with? Today's scholars? Let the Ulama says about him, but not us.

Truly I hesitated writing this as I'm a nobody to everybody here, let alone past and present 'ulama and do not want to be counted with those who slander imam Ghazzali (). Al-inaam website had an article on this but could not find it otherwise I would have posted it instead.
And concerning this specific issue Mufti taqi Al-'Uthmani (Hafidhahullah) must have analysed all the proofs including the statements of senior 'ulama like Al-Ghazzali (). And to use your argument Sahaba+Tabi'un+Tab'tabi'een>>>>>mutakallimun.


for your concern.

[zlopikanikanz]

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Truly I hesitated writing this as I'm a nobody to everybody here, let alone past and present 'ulama and do not want to be counted with those who slander imam Ghazzali (). Al-inaam website had an article on this but could not find it otherwise I would have posted it instead.
And concerning this specific issue Mufti taqi Al-'Uthmani (Hafidhahullah) must have analysed all the proofs including the statements of senior 'ulama like Al-Ghazzali (). And to use your argument Sahaba+Tabi'un+Tab'tabi'een>>>>>mutakallimun.


for your concern.

Mufti Taqi has come to a conclusion. But it's not the only conclusion in regards to this issue as clearly demonstrated by al Ghazzali. So those who do extra ibaada on this night in the belief that it is praisworthy cannot be condemned.

And who are the non deobandi and non-salafi scholars who share the same view as them about this night?

[GrileVege]

Any of scholar members should guide us more. If any body has any short passage on this topic is requested to post it here, I wana send it via texting.

[realnilkless]

Imam al-Ghazali was a greater muhaddith than most present-day copy-paste muhaddithun by far.

Can't we just say that it is an ijtihadi matter, and there is no inkar in masa'il al-ikhtilaf and leave people to follow either opinion?

Sure, there are no sahih ahadith proving that it even took place on the night of the 27th, but great 'ulama have favoured that view - it could be wrong, it could be right, just like most matters. From these scholars were Imam an-Nawawi ash-Shafi'i and one of the greatest Huffadh of Hadith, the great Hanbali author of 'Umdat al-Ahkam, al-Imam 'Abd al-Ghani al-Maqdisi, radhiy Allahu 'anhuma. Other scholars, differed, no doubt, but it need not be an issue of contention, and certainly not an oppurtunity to target scholars and their understanding of ahadith.

was-salam

[Erexecike]

Is anyone Fasting today ????

[Erexecike]

The Heavenly Journey of Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing be upon him and his progeny has been straight forwardly explained in two Surahs of the Glorious Qur'an.


In the Surah al-Isra (Surah 17 - also known as Bani Isra'il), it is mentioned:


"Glory be to Him Who made His servant (Prophet Muhammad) to go on a night from the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) to the Farthest Mosque (Masjid al-Aqsa) of which We have blessed the precincts, so that We may show to him some of Our signs; surely He is the Hearing, the Seeing." (Qur'an, 17:1)

[Erexecike]

The heavenly journey went against the scientific and natural laws of today such as: the law of gravity of the earth; its speed of travel of 25,000 miles per hour; the weightlessness of an object that is outside of the airspace of earth; the fact that it is not possible to breathe the air that is outside our atmosphere; the various cosmic rays; meteorites and air pressure; and the speed of light that goes at the speed of approximately 300,000 kilometers a second; and other such examples.