Mir`rajun Nabi

[Star]

As salam alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuhu


plz can someone tell me are we suppose to fast and do zikur on this day which is 11-09-04.


salam

[amma]

salam


some people do celebrate this day by fasting and reading nafl.


However i read some where that it is bidah.


"It was reported that major events happened in the month of Rajab, but none of these reports are true. It was reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was born on the first night of Rajab, and that he received his Mission on the twenty-seventh, or twenty-fifth of this month. None of this is correct. It was reported with an isnaad that is not saheeh from al-Qaasim ibn Muhammad that the Prophet’s Night Journey (al-Israa’) took place on the twenty-seventh of Rajab. This was denied by Ibraaheem al-Harbi and others. One of the innovations that take place during this month is the recitation of the story of the Mi’raaj, and celebrations to commemorate it on the twenty-seventh of Rajab, or singling out this night to perform extra acts of worship such as Qiyaam al-Layl or fasting during the day, or rejoicing and celebrating. Some celebrations are accompanied by haraam things such as mixing of men and women, singing and music, all of which are not permitted on the two Eids which are prescribed in Islam, let alone innovated celebrations. Add to that the fact that there is no proof that the Israa’ and Mi’raaj happened on this date. Even if it were proven, that is no excuse for holding celebrations on this date, because nothing of the kind has been reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or from his companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, or from any of the Salaf (early generations) of this Ummah. If it were a good thing, they would surely have done it before us. May Allaah help us. "


Thats would i read about this day. But Allah knows best thats all i can say.

[Muslimah]

as salam alykom Star


I see amma Alhamdulelah replied to your question, there is nothing proven that we fast on that day as voluntary, u may fast Mons and Thus of every week during Rajab and Shabab and of course all year round. But as far as night of 27th of Rajab nothing special is to be done. Actually it is not even confirmed that this is the date of the Israa and Mi`raj.

[Muslimah]

as salam alykom


I found those two more fatwas on the topic:


FATAWAA on RAJAB, Isra and Miraj


A Fatwa, is a legal statement in Islam issued by a religious law specialist on a specific issue. Usually a fatwa is issued at the request of an individual or a judge to settle a question where Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) is made up of the rulings of Islamic scholars to direct the lives of the Muslim faithful. A scholar capable of issuing fataawa (plural) is known as a Mufti (is a Muslim leader who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law (Sharia), capable of issuing fataawa.


The month of Rajab


Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. This month was regarded as one of the sacred months (Al-Ashhur-al-hurum) in which battles were prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet PBUH. It is also a prelude to the month of Ramadan, because Ramadan follows it after the intervening month of Sha'ban.


Although the month of Rajab has these merits, yet no specific way of worship has been prescribed by the Shariah in this month. There are no special days of fasting or Ibadah in this month or any night of this month.


It was in this context that the Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) was taken up to the heavens in a miraculous and profound journey Muslims know as Isra and Miraj. This took place on the 27th day of the month of Rajab.


Yet no specific way of worship has been prescribed by the Shari'ah in this month. However, some people have invented some special rituals or practices in this month, which are not supported by reliable resources of the Shari'ah or are based on some unauthentic traditions. We would like to explain here the correct position about them.


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Fasting on the 27th of Rajab?


Question:


Dear Sheikh! Is there any specific reward or merit pertaining to 27 Rajab? What about fasting on that day? Is it true that Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj (Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet—peace and blessings be upon him) happened on that night?


Mufti Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi


Answer:


All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.


Dear questioner! Thank you for this question, which reflects a true desire to gain more knowledge about Islam and its guidance.


It should be noted, first of all, that the exact date of Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj is not known. There is no evidence to support the saying that it happened on 27 Rajab. Even if 27 Rajab is the day of Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj, there is no way to say that we have to fast that day, since we cannot innovate fasting on our own without having evidence from the sources of Shari`ah supporting it. However, if a person customarily fasts on Mondays and Thursdays and 27 Rajab falls on one of those two days, then there is nothing wrong in fasting on that day. Elaborating on this issue, the eminent Muslim scholar Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi states: "Among the prohibited types of fasting is any kind of fasting people initiate on their own without any Shari`ah text or evidence. An example of this is the fasting on 27 Rajab thinking that it is the day that followed the night of Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj. Some people would fast on that day as a token of gratitude and thankfulness to Allah for the blessing of Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj. It is really important for a Muslim to prove thankful in the remembrance of every event that brought blessings to the Muslim Ummah. These events are many indeed. However, this thankfulness does not mean that a Muslim has to fast. Almighty Allah reminds Muslims of so many blessings He has given to them. Allah says: “O ye who believe! Remember Allah's favor unto you when there came against you hosts, and We sent against them a great wind and hosts ye could not see." (Al-Ahzab: 9) However, Almighty Allah did not ask them to fast and they never did.


In his brilliant book Zaad Al-Ma`aad, Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim wrote that Ibn Taymiyah. said, “It is not recorded that any Muslim attributed any merit or privilege to the night of Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj. None of the Companions ever did so. That is why we cannot tell when exactly Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj happened.” Ibn Al-Qayyim wrote, "There is no clear evidence of the exact month when it happened, or the exact date of it. There are, in fact, so many reports in this regard and none of then is decisive. There is no specific ritual pertaining to it."


It is thus clear that there is no clear evidence that the night of Al-Israa’ and Al-Mi`raj is 27 Rajab, despite of the common belief that it happened that day."


Allah Almighty knows best.


Source:www.al-islamforall.org

[Muslimah]

as salam alykom


more on the topic


Isra and Miraj:


What are they and why are they important to Muslims?


He was depressed and dejected.


His beloved wife Khadija(R.A.), a source of comfort and support, was dead.


His uncle Abu Talib, a pillar of strength who defended him against the vicious attacks of his enemies, was also gone.


His mission to Taif had been unsuccessful. He had tried to invite the people to ISLAM, but in hateful and humiliating retaliation, they had sent their children after him, throwing rocks on him until he bled.


It was truly a Year of Sorrow.


It was in this context that the Prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings be upon him) was taken up to the heavens in a miraculous and profound journey Muslims know as Isra and Miraj. This took place on the 27th day of the month of Rajab.


It was the climax of the spiritual progress, which is not attained by anybody except Prophet Mohammed (pbuh). No doubt the night in which he was blessed with this unparalleled honor was one of the greatest night in the history of this WORLD.


For the disbelievers, it only made them more stubborn in their disbelief. But for the true believers, it only strengthened their faith.


For example, the Prophet's trusted Companion, Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) didn't flinch when confronted with this miracle. He firmly believed in it. It was because of this conviction that he was given the title "as-Siddiq" (the truthful one).


Given today's advances in technology, where jumbo jets can send us across the ocean in a span of mere hours, how can we deny this miracle of travel, especially from the Being Who has no limits, whether those are of time or distance?


As well, those who object to the possibility of such a journey-taking place are forgetting the story of Prophet Sulayman (pbuh), who lived several centuries prior to Prophet Mohammed pbuh. It was during his lifetime that the throne of the Queen of Sheba was transported about 1500 miles to his kingdom.


Get to know more about the miraculous and profound journey of Isra and Miraj.


Please refresh your knowledge:


Isra & Miraj (in English)


Miraj Ka Safarnama (in Urdu)


Miraj Ki Raat (in Urdu)


Miraj Ka Paygam (in Urdu)


FREE Available on


www.al-islamforall.org

[Shereen]

as salam alykom Star
I see amma Alhamdulelah replied to your question, there is nothing proven that we fast on that day as voluntary, u may fast Mons and Thus of every week during Rajab and Shabab and of course all year round. But as far as night of 27th of Rajab nothing special is to be done. Actually it is not even confirmed that this is the date of the Israa and Mi`raj.

really !


iam surprised

[Muslimah]

what r u surprised at shereen

[Muslimah]

Bismillah


as salam alykom


As the day is today, thought to bring this topic up for us to benefit Insh aAllah.