Shab E Meraj 2023 Date
Every year, Muslims around the world celebrate Shab e Meraj / Isra and Meraj at sunset on 27 Rajab 1444, which falls on 18 February 2023.
Federal Government of Pakistan has not yet announced the list of national and optional holidays in Pakistan. However, last year the government announced that the holiday would take place on March 1, 2022, which was a day after the start date. We can expect Shab e Meraj holiday in Pakistan to take place on the next day of the start date, which is around 18 February 2023.
Shab E Meraj Fasting
Like other acts of prayers and worship, Muslims are encouraged to fast the following day. Ascension is being celebrated tonight. Muslims can fast the next whole day according to the Ramadan fasting rules.
The reward of Shab e Meraj Fasting is more than the fasts of the whole month of Ramadan.
Shab E Meraj Ki Fazilat
One can say that the Night of Ascension is one of the best nights in Muslim history and no one can deny it, not even any sect of Islam can deny it because it is directly related to Muhammad. Is best night and best evening after distributing sweat to the needy.
Worshiping Shab e Miraj in Urdu is an important question that is mostly asked online as well as Islamic scholars. It is a kind and focused mindset to get an idea about the Nawafl of Shab Miraj before night falls. But if you still miss it, I would like to share it with you guys.
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Shab E Meraj History
The Night Journey, also known as Shab e Meraj, Isra, and Mi’raj or al-Israa wal Mi’raj, is celebrated on the 27th day of the month of Rajab (the seventh month of the Islamic calendar). The literal translation of Shab Miraj is Night of Ascension.
This event is celebrated on the night when the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W) ascended to Heaven from Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah. One of the great gifts of that night was that Faraz Salah (obligatory prayer) was established on Muslims. Like other events and occasions of our Prophet’s blessed life, the night journey is a rich source of inspiration and lessons for all humanity.
Shab E Meraj Full Story
This miraculous journey of ascension took place in two parts. First, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled from Makkah (Kaaba) to Jerusalem (Masjid al-Aqsa) and then ascended to heaven by the order of Allah.
The night began with the presence of the chief of all angels Gabriel (A.S) in the presence of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.W). He then took Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) from Masjid al-Haram (Kaaba) to Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. This part of the Prophet’s journey is described in the Holy Qur’an:
“Glory be to Him who took His servant by night from Masjid al-Haram to Masjid al-Aqsa, in the vicinity of which We have placed blessings, to show him Our signs. Indeed, He is Hearer, Seer.” (Surat al-Israa 1:17)
The mode of transportation used for this journey in the middle of the night was a horse-like animal called Al-Burraq which was sent by Allah from Jannah (Paradise). After riding this celestial ride, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reached Masjid al-Aqsa from Masjid Al-Haram in just one second.
On reaching Masjid al-Aqsa, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) realized that all the prophets who came before him were already there. These prophets include Ibrahim (A.S), Isra (A.S), Musa (A.S) and all other prophets. Here, Muhammad (peace be upon him) offered the two rak’at prayers of all the prophets.
After that, two bowls were brought to the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). One cup was filled with wine and the other with milk. He looked at them and chose milk. Jibrael (peace be upon him) said to him:
Praise be to Allah who guided you to Fitrah (purity and innocence). If you chose alcohol, your Ummah would have gone astray. (An-Nisa: 5657)
