The Night Journey Workbook 1 In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
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My Lord Increase me in Knowledge
The Night Journey Workbook 2 Al Isra was a special journey made by
our Prophet from Makkah to Jerusalem. The Angel Jibrael Assalamu-alaykum brought an animal from heaven called and welcome to The Night Journey Buraq for Muhammad to ride on. Workbook. We hope you enjoy the many activities and lessons we have He travelled to Masjid Al-Aqsa and today. from there he ascended into the heavens (Al-Miraj) . He met many This workbook will help you prophets on his way through the seven throughout the day so keep it filled in heavens beyond which he spoke with and up to date. Allah. The first question that you are Prophet Muhammad was given a probably thinking is, “What is Al-Isra special gift of Salah during this Wal Miraj” ? journey.
Prophets Muhammad Masjid Prophets are special people that Muhammad was the Last Masjid is the house of Allah. It is a Allah chose to teach their people Prophet of Allah. He was sent to place where we go to pray and about Allah and how He wants us all mankind to teach us about also go to learn about our to live. They would teach the Allah and how to live our lives on religion. In English people often people how to be good. the Earth. call it a mosque. Al Aqsa Jibrael Al Masjid al Aqsa is the second This is to remind us to say Angel Jibrael is an angel of masjid to be built on the earth. It ‘Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam’ (Peace Allah. He would bring the is also in a very holy land, Be Upon Him). We must say this revelation from Allah to the Jerusalem. It is the third holiest whenever we hear or read our prophets. Jibrael was the masjid in the world. Prophet Muhammad’s name. greatest angel of Allah.
The Journey Path of knowledge: Who so ever Islam is the path that we all walk treads a path connected so make each step solid, like a rock. With each step remember your Lord with knowledge, Allah and in learning Islam don't get bored.
will make the path to Don’t give up because the path is tough to power you along, your Iman is enough. Jannah easy for him. We are all together as we travel along, stick together and we can’t go wrong.
The Night Journey Workbook 3 Birth Halima Marriage After Amina and Abdullah got When Muhammad was a When Muhammad was 25 married, Abdullah was sent on a youngster, he was taken to the years old, he married Khadjia who trade journey where he passed desert to be brought up with the was a widow aged 40. They lived away. Muhammad was born a Bedouins by Halima Sadia. She happily together and would often few months later. looked after him and loved Him. help others in times of need. Death Key Facts In Mount Noor When Muhammad passed Muhammad was in cave Hira, away, he was 63 years old. The in mount Noor, on the outskirts of message had been perfected and The Life Makkah. Angel Jibrael came delivered to the people. and taught him the first five Muhammad’s mission was over. Of Prophet verses of the Quran. Expansion Muhammad Persecution Islam spread amongst the many People began to follow the tribes in Arabia. There were many teachings of Muhammad and forces in and around Arabia who accept Islam. The people of wanted to destroy Islam but were Makkah began to hurt and bully unsuccessful. the Muslims.
Makkah Muhammad was the Rumours The Muslims went to Makkah prophet of Allah who More and more people began to with great mercy and love. All the accept Islam so the Makkans people of Makah were forgiven. was an inspiration and started to spread lies and They was impressed with such a beacon of kindness rumours about Muhammad . kindness and became Muslims. They were trying to stop Islam and good character. This is a short Treaty summary of his life. Sadness A treaty was signed insuring years We should read about In the year of sadness, of peace between the people of Muhammad’s wife, Khadija Makkah and the Muslims in this great man in the and his uncle, Abu Talib, passed Madina. In this time of peace, books of Seerah. away. Also the people of Taif Islam spread quickly. threw stones and chased him. Uhud Badr Hijra The people of Makkah sent The Makkans sent an army Allah commanded the Muslims to another huge army to attack the against the Muslims who were migrate to Madina where there Muslims. The Muslims suffered preventing their caravans passing was a small Muslim community. some losses and the Makkans near Madina. The Makkans sent The Muslims left everything and were more determined to attack. a huge army but were defeated. started a new life in Madina.
The Night Journey Workbook 4 Before the Night Journey Shortly afterwards, Muhammad’s beloved wife Khadija passed away,
who was a great friend and companion Since Muhammad received the first during these difficult years. His Uncle revelation, the people of Makkah had Abu Talib also passed away who had been against Muhammad and his given him protection and security followers. Muhammad told the people against the people of Makkah. to worship only Allah whilst the people of Makkah worshipped many idols as their god.
Muhammad decided to go to Taif and speak to the people there, maybe they would accept Islam. However, the leaders of Taif told the people to throw stones at Muhammad and chase him The persecution of the Muslims steadily away from Taif. Muhammad was increased as suffering and injury was injured, bleeding and exhausted as he inflicted on the Muslims. The three escaped from their grasp. year boycott against the Muslims had finished where the Muslims were forced to live in horrendous conditions This year was known as the year of of poverty and hunger. No one was sadness. It was in this year that the allowed to trade with the Muslims or Angel Jibrael came to Muhammad have any relations, business or and the amazing night journey (Al Isra otherwise during this time. Wal Miraj) took place.
The Year of Sadness Angel Jibrael Visits
After three years of suffering and Muhammad had finished praying Salah hardship, the boycott was finally over. and was asleep at Umm Hani’s house
The Night Journey Workbook 5 which was close to the Ka’bah. The roof of the house opened up and Angel Muhammad entered a room which was Jibrael came. Jibrael then split filled with many people. A call was made open Muhammad’s chest and cleansed for prayer and all the people waited for his heart with Zamzam and poured wisdom and faith into his chest before someone to lead the prayer. Angel sealing it up. Jibrael came forward and took Muhammad’s hand and lead him to the front. Muhammad then led the salah for all these people.
After the salah Angel Jibrael explained to Muhammad that these people who he had led the prayer for were prophets. Muhammad was amazed at this blessed gathering of
such great spiritual teachers who had The Journey Begins taught their people throughout the ages. Angel Jibrael was accompanied by a white animal called the Buraq. It was a white animal, smaller than a mule but bigger than a donkey. Muhammad and Jibrael mounted the animal and they all set off into the night towards Jerusalem. The Buraq was able to leap a huge distance between each stride. Each stride was as far as the eye could see. The Ascension in Heavens
Arrival in Jerusalem
After this Angel Jibrael and Soon they reached Jerusalem and Muhammad ascended towards the Muhammad dismounted the Buraq and heavens. When they reached the first tied it to a ring. heaven, Angel Jibrael knocked on the
The Night Journey Workbook 6 door. He was invited into the heaven. them in. In the third heaven, they met a Angel Jibrael told Muhammad that very handsome prophet Yusuf . this was his father Adam (the first man Allah created). Muhammad Yusuf was introduced to Muhammad greeted Adam and Adam and he greeted Yusuf . Yusuf returned the greeting and said returned the greeting and welcomed “Welcome O my son! O what a good son Muhammad saying “Welcome O’ you are!’” Brother and Prophet”. They then continued their journey, ascending into the fourth heaven. They then continued the journey to the second heaven. In the fourth Heaven, Again they were allowed into the heaven and Prophet When they went to the second heaven, Idris was present. They exchanged they again knocked on the door of the greeting as with the other prophets heaven. The angel at the door asked before moving onto the fifth heaven. ‘Who is it?’ and Jibrael replied “Jibrael.” The angel in the heaven asked “Who is accompanying you?” In the fifth heaven, they met Haroon who again exchanged greeting between them and welcomed Muhammad Jibrael said, “Muhammad”, the angel to the heaven. said “Has he been sent for?’ Jibrael said, “yes”’ then the angel replied ‘He is welcome.’ The Sixth Heaven
In this heaven they met prophet Yahyah They continued the journey to the sixth (john) and Isa (Jesus) and heaven where they met Musa who Muhammad greeted both prophets again said the salaam and welcomed him. and they returned the greeting. Musa cried out and Muhammad Muhammad and Jibrael continued asked him what the matter was. Musa the journey into the third heaven. said that a young man was sent after him and more of his followers will be In the third heaven, they were again accepted into Jannah than Musa’s met at the door by an angel who let own followers. He was referring to the
The Night Journey Workbook 7 followers of Muhammad who was sent after Musa . The Gifts From Allah
In the seventh heaven, they were again admitted into the heaven by the angel guarding the door. Muhammad again exchanged greetings with Ibrahim who welcomed Muhammad into the seventh heaven Ibrahim was sitting on a golden throne in this heaven.
Muhammad then spoke to Allah and Beyond the Seventh Heaven Allah gave him three gifts including 50 salah to be prayed every day by the Muhammad and Jibrael continued Muslims. Muhammad then returned to ascend past the seventh heaven. He and both Muhammad and Jibrael was taken higher until he could hear the continued to descend down through the scratching of pens. He saw a man heavens. disappear into the light. Muhammad asked Jibrael who this man was and the angel replied, “This is a man whose The Reduction of salah tongue was moist with Allah’s remembrance in the world, and his At the sixth heaven, they met Musa heart was attached to the Masjid, and who asked what Allah had given him for he never incurred the curse of his his ummah. Muhammad explained that father and mother” he was given a gift of 50 Salah. Musa told him that he had experience with As they continued to ascend, they his people and that this would be too approached the lote tree which much for the Muslims to perform. He represents the point where no one, who advised Muhammad to return back to has ascended from below, could go Allah and get a reduction. beyond. Jibrael told Muhammad that he could not travel beyond this Muhammad returned to Allah and point so Muhammad had to continue Allah reduced the salah by 5 to 45 the journey by himself.
The Night Journey Workbook 8 Salah. After this Muhammad began to this was too much and that he should descend back through the heavens and get it reduced further. However again at the sixth heaven he was Muhammad felt embarrassed to go stopped by Musa . Musa asked back to Allah and ask for a further about the gift of Salah and Muhammad reduction in Salah. said that the salah had been reduced to 45. Again Musa said that this was too much and that he was sure that the From Jerusalem to Makkah Muslims would not be able to perform 45 salah a day. He advised Muhammad Muhammad and Jibrael continued to return to Allah and ask for a their descent through the heaven until reduction. they returned to Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, Muhammad and Jibrael mounted the Buraq and they returned to Makkah.
On the way they helped to catch a stray camel and returned it to the caravan. They also stopped for water from a water container. It was left open by Muhammad .
Muhammad again returned and the salah was reduced by another 5. Again Sharing the Story Musa stopped Muhammad and advised him to get a further reduction Muhammad related the story, of this on the salah. Muhammad returned to fantastic journey to Jerusalem and into Allah to ask for a reduction. the heavens, to the people. The people
of Makkah laughed at this amazing This going back and forth continued journey and called him a liar. They tried until the Salah was reduced to 5. When to make a joke of the Muslims. Muhammad was descending, again
Musa stopped him and Muhammad The people of Makkah went to the told him that the salah was reduced to Muslims to taunt them about the story 5 salah. Musa again advised him that and make fun of Muhammad and this
The Night Journey Workbook 9 unbelievable journey. arrived. They told the people about the water container that was left open by a mysterious stranger. Abu Bakr - The Siddique
Another caravan that arrived told the When they approached Abu Bakr and people of Makkah about how their lost told him the story of the night Journey. camel was returned mysteriously to Abu Bakr replied that if Muhammad them. Many realized that Muhammad said this journey took place then it will had indeed gone on this special journey be true. and was telling the truth.
Abu Bakr knew that Muhammad The Story Continues... never lied and always told the truth. It was for this trust in Muhammad that Abu Bakr was known This was just one small part in the life as the Siddique. of Muhammad . Millions of kids study and love the life of Muhammad . A few days later the caravans that were He was such an amazing person and his travelling in the desert story is inspiring, we too should read it.
The miracle of al-Isra' is confirmed in the Qur'an. In Surat al-Isra', Ayah 1, Allah said:
which means: [Praise be to Allah Who enabled His slave, Muhammad, to make the journey at night from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah to Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, which is surrounded a blessed land.]
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Al Isra is the This was a miracle but what made it night journey more amazing was that he travelled which was made by our on the buraq which was an animal from Prophet from the Masjid al-Haraam Heaven. in Makkah to masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. The second part of this miracle was that Muhammad then led salah at What made this journey so special was masjid al-Aqsa. The masjid was full of that it took a very short time whilst in very important people known as the those days it would take months prophets of Allah. Every single travelling by camel. prophet that Allah sent to the Earth was present for that blessed salah.
Masjid Al Haram Makkah Jerusalem Masjid Al Haram is the most Makkah is the holy city in Saudi Is the city where Masjid Al Aqsa is Holiest Masjid. It includes the Arabia. This is the city in which located. It is known as Bayt ul Ka’bah and the surrounding our beloved Prophet Muhammad Maqdis (the blessed house). This Masjid. Muslims must perform was born. The Ka’bah is also in literally means the blessed land. the Hajj to this masjid. this City.
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The Night Journey Workbook 11 < Do you know the location of the Mosques in the circles below? Draw an arrow to the rough location of the Mosque Draw a picture of your local masjid and mark it on the map The Night Journey Workbook 12 The Night Journey began from Makkah.... Ka’bah in Makkah The Ka’bah is a very special and blessed place for Muslims. Allah had commanded Prophet Ibrahim to build a house for people to come and worship Allah. In those days people worshiped idols and other different objects. Hajj Qur’an Once Ibrahim had The annual pilgrimage to Makkah The Quran is the word of Allah completed the Ka’bah with which must be performed by all which was revealed to Prophet his son Ismael , Allah Muslims, at least once in their Muhammad through the commanded Ibrahim to life. This is a very important act Angel Jibrael . It is a code of announce to the people to of worship, the fifth pillar of Islam life for the Muslims. come and perform the Hajj to Makkah. History: From that time to present day Muslims visit this holy Muhammad was born in Makkah in the year of the place. Elephant. In this year, Abraha came with a huge army which included elephants. He wanted to destroy the Ka’bah. When they reached Makkah and intended to attack the Ka’bah, Allah sent an army of birds to destroy the army. The birds dropped stones from their claws and their beaks, destroying the army. Many years later, Muhammad was near the Ka’bah, (1) The Hatim is a low wall near resting. It had been a sad year for him with many the Ka’bah, originally it was part of the Ka’bah. losses which had saddened him. This year was known (2)The Maqam-e-Ibrahim contains the as the year of sadness. stone on which Ibrahim stood when he was building the Ka’bah. (3) The Hajri–e-Aswad is the corner stone It was in the year of sadness that the Angel Jibrael of the Ka’bah. Angel Jibrael brought this stone from Jannah to complete the Ka’bah. came to him with the Buraq. They went on this (4) The Door to the Ka’bah is raised amazing night journey, moving through the sky at 2.13m off the ground. amazing speeds to Masjid Al-Aqsa. This was only the (5) The Kiswa or Ghilaf is the cover of the Ka’bah which is changed annually first part of this amazing journey. The Night Journey Workbook 13 The Ka’bah in Makkah The Night Journey Workbook 14 It is the third holiest Prophets praying behind Mosque in Islam. him. Masjid Al Aqsa was the It is a very special Reading Salah in Masjid second masjid to be masjid because Prophet Al-Aqsa holds 500 times built on the Earth. It more reward. Muhammad lead Salah was built in Jerusalem. there with all the Qibla ... to the farthest Mosque (Al Aqsa). The Qibla is the direction of prayer during Salah. Muslims must pray towards the Ka’bah. The Mehrab is on the Qibla wall in a masjid. Al-Aqsa Facts: The first direction of prayer (Qibla) for the Muslims was Masjid Al-Aqsa. Allah commanded the Our prophet was lying down resting Muslims to change the When the Angel visited him requesting, direction towards the Ka’bah later on after the Hijrah. To join him and the Buraq on a ride Travelling miles in a single stride In the Khilafat of Umar bin Khattab, the leaders of Within seconds they were on their way Jerusalem allowed the Through the night sky, dark and grey Muslims to take over Jerusalem on the condition In Al-aqsa they stopped and stayed that Umar gave his With all the prophets they prayed personal guarantee. Umar travelled to The Journey resumed, after Salah ended Jerusalem and made a pledge Up Into the heavens they both ascended to the Christian leaders as well as established many Umar bin Khattab masjids. Khalifah Umar was a great Sahabi. After Is the person in charge of the The whole Masjid Al-Aqsa our prophet passed away Abu Muslims. He will insure the Bakr became the Khalifah complex is huge which physical, mental and spiritual includes Masjid Umar and followed by Umar bin Khattab. wellbeing of the whole dome of the rock masjid. Umar was very fair and Just. community. The Night Journey Workbook 15 I’m go ing to visit Masjid Al to Umrah -Aqsa on m . Help me y way catch my flight! Many Muslims trav el to Masjid visit Makah Al-Aqsa as w and Madina. ell as Muslims w Unfortunat make su ill never be ely some re you don't blessed with miss out! visiting masj id Al-Aqsa, Masjid Nabwi is the second most sacred masjid in the world. It is called the Prophet’s Masjid and it is in Madina. It was built after the Hijra from Makkah to Madina. The Ka’bah is the most sacred masjid in the world. It was the first house Masjid al Aqsa is the third most built for the Worship of Allah. It is sacred masjid in the world. It was visited by many millions of Muslims where all the Prophets prayed every year for Hajj and Umrah. together during the night of the Miraj The Night Journey Workbook 16 smaller than a mule. It Creation was white in colour and Allah has made everything that had wings. exists and everything that wil exist in the future. We can only The Buraq was a creature In one leap it could travel see some of creation on Earth from Jannah which Angel a huge distance - as far and in this life. Jibrael brought with as it could see. Prophet Allah has 99 attributes or him when he came to see Muhammad and Angel names. Through reflection and Muhammad . Jibrael both rode on understanding these attributes, this animal to travel from we get closer to Allah. The Buraq had special Makkah to the farthest abilities unlike anything Masjid (Masjid Al-Aqsa). we have on Earth. Unseen It was truly a remarkable There are things we can see on The Buraq was described and amazing animal that Earth and then there are those that are hidden from us. There as a tall animal which was Muhammad travelled on are many creations on earth that bigger than a donkey and this blessed night. we can not see but do exist. Dua J E R U S A L E M Sky I L U Salah B S A L A H H R Q A M Buraq A S M A Kabah E K A B A H M K Quran L U A K Night R D U A Masjid A P H Makkah M Q U R A N Al Aqsa A O S P Jibrael J N I G H T Prophets I E Muhammad D E S E R T Jerusalem S K Y The Night Journey Workbook 17 Salah Literally means Dua that is why we ask Allah for guidance in every Prophet Muhammad led the Salah at Rakah. Salah takes us towards Masjid Al-Aqsa. The congregation was very Jannah and keeps us close to blessed indeed as it consisted of all the prophets Allah. that ever lived. They had gathered in one place in Every prophet would perform time to make this special Salah. Salah. We should also be punctual in Salah. Can you imagine the blessing of this amazing night in which the cream of all humanity were gathered Hijra together to make salah. Salah being an act of Literally means migration. This worship that is prescribed by Allah to all the usually refers to the migration of believers, a special gift. the Muslims from Makkah to Madina. It took place at the time of Prophet Muhammad . Sujood Can you write the meanings or draw a picture to explain these words. It’s so dark that the birds aren't singing Only noise is my alarm clock ringing I reach out and switch on the light Outside it’s morning but looks like night Rukoo Salah is important according to the wise So I rub away sleep from my eyes I jump out of bed with a big leap My body is awake but wants to sleep My bed says “Come back I’m cosy and warm, and outside is horrible, blowing a storm!” Qiyaam The salah is calling, “Do what is right, Rush to salah and laziness you must fight” I complete Salah and jump into bed Feeling peace from my toes to my head Within a few minutes I drift asleep A sleep so good, both pure and deep The Night Journey Workbook 18 Lesson from this Hadith: We are people of choice. This means we have the Abu Huraira Narrates choice to do good or bad. On the night Allah's Our nature is to do good Apostle was taken on a and our nafs (desires) is night journey (Miraj) two to do bad. cups, one containing wine and The Milk represents the other milk, were presented nature whilst the wine to him at Jerusalem. He looked represents our desires. at it and took the cup of milk. Gabriel said, "Praise be to Allah The people that do good are those that are Who guided you to Al-Fitra (the guided. The people who right path); if you had taken (the do evil or bad are those cup of) wine, your nation would that have gone astray. have gone astray." We should follow our nature and always do Sahih al Bukhari good. Hadith are important in helping us get a better understanding of Islam. Hadith Sanad A Hadith is a record of something A sanad is the chain of narrations. It can help us get a good Prophet Muhammad said or It is a list showing which person understanding of the did; an action he approved of or heard it from which teacher until disapproved of; Prophet it reached our Prophet verses of the Quran the Muhammad’s description. Muhammad . hadith are connected to. We can get a better Matan Collector understanding of the This is the actual words of the Is the person who went to learn words of the prophet Hadith. The Matan contains the the Hadith and then compiled it or the action the hadith message of the hadith that was in his book. There were many are connected to. narrated. The Matan is the words Collectors throughout Islamic on the scroll above in black text. History. The Night Journey Workbook 19 Heaven After they die, Good people will be rewarded with a special prize After Salah Prophet After the 7th Heaven, called Heaven. They will live here Muhammad , Prophet Muhammad for ever and ever. Bad people accompanied by Angel ascended into the will live in hell as a punishment. Jibrael, ascended into presence of Allah (swt) the heavens. where he spoke with Make preparations, life is a test. Be nice to everyone, not a pest Allah. Allah gave In everything good, try your best Muhammad a special In following Islam, don't ever rest At each heaven they met gift of Salah. different Prophets. Prophet Muhammad met and spoke with the After returning to prophets. He also saw Makkah, Prophet many amazing things in Muhammad told the Take duties seriously, not in jest Let learning Islam be your quest the heavens. people about this amazing In hard times, have sabr not stress journey. Be solid, when things look messed Colour Me In The Night Journey Workbook 20 In each Heaven Prophet Muhammad met a different Prophet. Can you write the name of each prophet Muhammad met at each Heaven The Night Journey Workbook 21 1. On arriving at the first Heaven, Jibrael knocked on the door. 2. The Angel at the first Heaven asked, 'Who is it?' Jibrael replied "Jibrael." The Angel then asked, "Who is accompanying you?" Jibrael said, "Muhammad." He said, "Has he been called?" Jibael said, "Yes." He said, "He is welcomed." In this heaven, Muhammad met Adam the first man and first Prophet of Allah. Adam was created by Allah and Four Interesting used to live in heaven. He was sent down from heaven along facts about Prophet with his wife (Hawa) onto the earth where they lived and Adam asked for Allah’s Pardon. Angels Mikaeel 3. Angels are the creation of Allah Angel Mikaeel has the job of who were made to carry out the bringing rain and nourishment to duties Allah gave them. They have Earth. no free will like humans and can’t disobey Allah ever. Jibrael Israfeel 4. Jibrael has the job of bringing Israfeel will blow the trumpet on revelation from Allah to the the last day which will signal the prophets. Angel Jibrael is the end of life on Earth. He will blow head of all the angels. it again to signal the start of the day of Judgement. means to read, repeat or Again Muhammad gave the recite. same reply and Jibrael Muhammad squeezed him saying “Iqra!” was 40 years old and was in a Muhammad was unlettered cave in mount Hira when the and he replied, “I can not read” Muhammad gave the same Angel Jibrael came to him. The angel squeezed Muhammad reply, the Angel Squeezed him and repeated “Iqra!” and then recited the first five The angel said ”Iqra!” which verses of the Quran. The Night Journey Workbook 22 Miracles Isa A Miracle is something which is Isa was a prophet of Allah. He extraordinary or beyond human was a very just and respected explanation. Every prophet was Prophet. Many people believe given miracles to show people him to be the son of Allah which they were sent by Allah. is completely wrong. After being admitted into the second Heaven Prophet Truthful things said about Isa Muhammad was met by Isa and Yahya . They welcomed him and made dua for him. Isa was a great prophet of Allah. He is more commonly known as Jesus. He was born miraculously to Maryam and was sent to guide the people to Allah. He would heal the ill and blind. He encouraged people to do good and also taught them to pray to Allah alone. Sort out the facts about Isa Isa was a prophet of Allah and a cousin of Prophet Yahya . Many people False things said about Isa believe false things about Isa which is a major sin. This includes the sin of Shirk. After a prophet passed away, later generations would soon begin to believe wrong things about that prophet. The original message of the prophet was then lost or corrupted and Allah would send another prophet. The Night Journey Workbook 23 In the third Heaven, Muhammad met Yusuf (as). Muhammad was amazed at the beauty of Yusuf . Yusuf was the son of Yaqoob . Yusuf was thrown into the well by his brothers who were jealous of him. He was rescued by people passing by and ended up in Egypt in the house of Aziz. He served there and ended up falsely accused of a crime. Yusuf spent some time in prison. He was finally pardoned when he interpreted the dream of the king about the forth coming famine. He rose in power and status. Finally, he reunited with his brothers and his loving father. s in his life rtant event Seven impo The story of Yusuf is just one story in the Holy Quran. It teaches us many lessons on how to live our lives. It also teaches us good qualities such as honesty, integrity, respect, forgiveness and patience. The Quran is guidance, teaching us how to live a good life on this Earth and be successful in the next. The Night Journey Workbook 24 In Islam we must respect each other. We must always speak to each other in a kind and gentle manner. When we meet each other we make a dua by saying Assalamu alaykum. When we say the names of the sahabah or prophets we also make a dua for them. In the Fourth Heaven, Muhammd met Idris who was a great prophet Radhi allahu anhu Sallallahu alyhi of Allah. wasallam Idris came in the early days when Adam was still alive. Idris use to talk about the greatness of Allah. He would stitch clothes and wear them whilst in those days MAY ALLAH BE people would wear leaves MAY ALLAH’S PEACE etc. PLEASED WITH HIM AND BLESSING BE UPON HIM Sahabi He was the first person to Muhammad write with the pen. He was raised into the heavens which was a great privilege for a prophet. Alayhis Salaam In the fourth Heaven, The UPON HIM Angel of death met the BE PEACE Prophet and was very surprised because He had come to take Idris’ soul in Prophets the fourth Heaven. He didn't know how Idris Izraeel Qalam would be in the fourth heaven although this was This is the angel of death whose Means Pen. A Pen is used for job is to take the soul of a person studying and learning. Allah the time and location of at the time of his or her death. All swears by the pen in the Quran. his death. Angels have different jobs. This emphasizes the importance of gaining Knowledge. The Night Journey Workbook 25 Muhammad ascended into both brothers were prophets the Fifth Heaven where he together. met Haroon , who was the older brother of Musa . Haroon would accompany Musa to the Pharaoh's Musa had made a special dua court. Haroon was also to Allah to also make his older made in charge of the people brother Haroon a prophet. when Musa went up the Allah accepted this dua and mountain to speak with Allah. Miracles of Musa Musa was known as The Pharaoh's wife found the Kaleemullah, the one that basket and brought up Musa Allah spoke to. in the Pharaoh's palace. He was sent at the time of the In later life, when Musa was Pharaoh and was sent with granted prophethood. He amazing miracles. spoke to the then Pharaoh and asked him to release his people from slavery. Musa was sent to save his people from slavery under the When Musa was born his yoke of the Pharaoh and mother put him in a basket Whenever the Pharaoh return them to the straight and sent him into the river to refused Allah would send path. save him from being killed by down a plague the pharaoh. The Night Journey Workbook 26 a young boy, he knew that the In the evening the sun went Idols people worshipped down and Ibrahim thought could not be God. this could not be God either. When he saw the stars at He realised that His God is night, he thought they might always there and never goes be God. away. Ibrahim knew that His God created the sun, moon and stars. He knew that In the Seventh heaven, However, when he saw the his God was Allah. Muhammad was met by Moon, he thought this could Ibrahim . Ibrahim be God because it was bigger welcomed him saying “You than the stars. This was the beginning of a are welcomed O’ son and a fantastic story about this great Prophet ” prophet and all the amazing However, when he saw the incidents that took place. sun which was bigger and Ibrahim is known as the brighter, he thought this Muhammad is a direct friend of Allah. When he was might be God. descendent of Ibrahim . BRAHIM CTS ABOUT I AMAZING FA The Night Journey Workbook 27 BAIT AL MA’MUR Is like a Ka’bah to the inhabitants of the sky. Every day 70,000 angels come and do tawaf there. This will continue until the Day of Judgement. This shows the greatness in the number of angels. They are more than humans. Allah Allah is the name of God in Arabic. Allah is one, he has no partners, family or sons. Allah is After the seventh Angel Jibrael then the creator of all mankind and he will judge us on the last day. heaven Jibrael and stopped and said that he Muhammed continued was not permitted to go their journey until they any further than this THE LOTE TREE reached the furthest point. boundary. The tree was so huge Muhammad then that it was as far as the The lote tree marks the continued the last part eye can see with huge furthest boundary. This of this journey himself. fruits and leaves. The is the furthest anyone Muhammad saw light leaves were described as can go that ascends from after light as he big as the ears of the Earth below. travelled to Allah. elephants. There were many golden The Quran is the Word of Allah and is full of blessings. It is because of this we need to show coloured creatures that looked like birds/moths respect to anything that contains the verses of the that covered the whole Quran. tree. This workbook has verses of the Quran so please look They were actually after it and don't leave it lying around. We mustn’t angels who had come to disrespect the words of Allah. see Muhammad . The Night Journey Workbook 28 Our prophet Muhammad during the journey of al– Miraj was also shown Jannah (paradise). He saw rivers and along their river banks He saw beautiful houses and palaces made from crystals and diamonds. The sand smelled of musk. The prophet saw examples of the inhabitants of Jannah. Draw the scene from Jannah: The Night Journey Workbook 29 Our prophet also saw the punishments of Jahannam. He met angel Malik, the angel incharge of hell fire. Malik did not smile. The prophet saw the punishments for doing bad deeds such as, talking bad of other people, people who do not pay zakah, people who slept without praying, people that consumed which was forbidden for them. .The Prophet also understood that a good deed would be written for the person who intends to do a good deed, even if he did not do it. Also, the good deed performed would be registered for he who performs it as at least ten good deeds - up to 700 good deeds. For some people, Allah would multiply the reward of their deeds even more than that. Additionally, if one performs a bad deed, it is registered for him as one bad deed; yet for he who inclines towards committing a bad deed and then refrains from committing it, a good deed would be registered for him. Our actions will take us towards Jannah or towards Jahanam Actions that take me Actions that take me towards Jannah away from Jannah Our Goal is to get as many good deeds as possible The Night Journey Workbook 30 Gift 1. Allah gave three gifts to Prophet Allah gave us a gift of Muhammad for his Ummah. 50 Salah to perform daily . Gift 2. When Muhammad was returning, Last verses of Surah Musa asked him what Allah Bakarah had given him. Muhammad explained about the salah. These Musa advised him that he When a person commits a should get it reduced verses were given to the sin, Allah can forgive. If a because his Ummah would Prophet from a special not be able to meet this person sincerely asks Allah treasure by Allah. obligation. for forgiveness, promises that he wont do it again then These verses are a special Muhammad returned and dua that Allah has taught us Allah will forgive him. it was reduced by 5. to make. The gift now applied to Musa advised him to get it major sins as well (not The sahabah would say that reduced further. Muhammad including shirk) which were if a person has even a little kept returning To Allah not forgiven before. until it finally became 5. bit of sense then that person would not go to sleep May Allah save us from without reading these verses Major Sins. first. Gift 3. Pardoning Major Sins committed by Muhammad ’s Ummah. Shirk Is a major sin which is to associate partners with Allah. Allah is one, if we believe that Allah has any partners or family then we have committed this grave sin. The Night Journey Workbook 31 Salah is fard on All Muslims from the Age of Puberty. This means that we need to get into the Habit of reading Salah regularly. Why not try the salah challenge! Can you do a full week of Salah? Fajr Zuhr Asr Maghrib Isha Sunnah Mon Tues There are two types of Sunnah: Wed Muakkadah Thur (essential/ highly Fri recommended) Sat Ghair Muakkadah Sun (recommended) SUNNAH FARD SUNNAH NAFL WITR NAFL FAJR ZOHR ASR 4 4 MAGHRIB ISHA Fard Sunnah Nafl Witr These actions must be These are the actions These are optional These are also very completed. It is compulsory that our Prophet did and actions that we can do. important compulsory on the person to do them. we must try to do them. They have great merit. actions. Similar to Fard. The Night Journey Workbook 32 CHATTERBOX ...... GAPSHAP 1 2 I Read Salah with my mum I sometimes read today, it was really good Salah as well when I go to mosque. You don't need to You should read yet because you read salah are only 7. more often I try but its hard because My mum said, I should read salah of school to get into this good habit 3 4 Did you know that some of Do all of them the older kids pray at pray at school school. They asked the teacher and got a room to prayer in. No, Just some of them. Some of them pray as soon as they Wow that is get home from School. amazing! 5 6 Do you pray all You should try harder, your Salah? my mum says Salah takes five minutes everyday Not all of them but quite a few. I do try but sometimes I get Ok, I will try harder lazy but sometimes I cant be bothered 7 8 You don't look like a lazy person! I’m getting older, soon My mum said shaytan doesn't I will be ten. I am My mum says, want people to pray salah so he definitely going to A young person tries many tricks to stop them. pray everyday. who follows Islam and does Yeah. I wont let his duties is We are all special shaytan trick me very special. and we will all try again, Insha’Allah harder ;) The Night Journey Workbook 33 Caravans travelling in desert After having these amazing experiences and meetings in the heavens, Muhammad returned to Masjid Al-Aqsa. Again He mounted the Buraq and made the journey to Makkah. On the way back to Makkah, Muhammad passed many caravans that were making their way to Makkah. He stopped off and drank some water from a container. The tribe noticed someone had drank the water because the container was open. He passed a caravan that had lost one of their Water Container camels, Muhammad had stopped and greeted them. This whole journey of Al-Isra wal Miraj happened in one special night. In the morning, Muhammad related the whole story to his cousin Umm Hani. She believed the Prophet’s journey. A picture of the Ka’bah Muhammad made his way to the Ka’bah, Umm Hani stopped him and asked the Prophet if he was going to relate this story to the people of Makkah. He replied, “Yes”. She requested, “I fear that the people would not believe you.” She was worried that they would make fun of Prophet Muhammad and not believe the story. Muhammad was only interested in telling them the truth. Whether the listener believed was not his concern. Continued >> The Night Journey Workbook 34 Who was Abu Jahl? While at the Ka’bah, the first person that the prophet Saw was Abu Jahal. He was an enemy of Islam. He asked Muhammad mockingly “Have you any news today?” Muhammad replied “ yes.” Abu Jahal then asked “What is it?” Muhammad said “ Last night I was taken to Jerusalem.” Abu Jahal was amazed” Abu Jahl said “Then you woke up here amongst The People of Makkah were us?” The prophet replied “Yes” against the Muslims because Makkah believed in many Abu Jahal knew, that the journey from Makkah gods yet Muhammad told to Jerusalem normally took months and them there is only one, incredibly, Muhammad had made this journey Allah. in One night! They took every opportunity to ridicule Muhammad and Abu Jahl took this as an opportunity to further the early Muslims. mock the prophet so that people would laugh at him. He advised Muhammad to tell They would also persecute the Muslims to cause them everyone his news. pain and injury. In some Abu Jahl ecstatically called everyone to the cases death. prophet , and told Muhammad to tell them the story. Who are the Sahabah? Prophet Muhammad related the story of his journey to Jerusalem and back. The people of Makkah started to laugh and mock the prophet. Many started telling others the story so that they could discredit Muhammad . They Hoped that when the news gets to the Sahabah they would also laugh and think that Muhammad wasn't telling the truth. The Night Journey Workbook 35 had happened, Abu Bakr said: “If Muhammad actually said this, then it’s true” The Makkans where totally amazed, how can Abu Bakr believe Muhammad Abu Bakr was a very close companion 's story! of Muhammad . He knew Muhammad Abu Bakr then said “How can this be better than any other man, Abu Bakr surprising, I believe him when he knew how honest and upright the receives revelation from Allah, which is prophet Muhammad was. Abu Bakr even more amazing” was also the first adult male to accept Islam. Abu Bakr , like all Muslims, believed that an Angel was bringing great Abu Bakr was a great believer and wisdom and guidance from Allah—the soon after accepting Islam he Quran. Al Miraj was just another immediately began to preach Islam to amazing part of this so what was there the people of Makkah. He provided not to believe? great support and friendship to Muhammad . Abu Bakr then went to the prophet Muhammad and he asked the prophet Abu Bakr had great love for if it was true what the people were Muhammad and Islam. He was willing reporting. to make great sacrifices for the sake of protecting and comforting our The prophet replied, “Yes”. beloved Prophet . Abu Bakr said ”I believe you, you Abu Bakr was a wealthy man and he have never told a lie” used his wealth to help the people at times of need. Abu Bakr used his Abu Bakr knew Muhammad was a wealth to free many slaves that were true prophet and always told the truth being barbarically tortured. Abu Bakr in all matters. The prophet Muhammad freed the Abyssinian slave Bilal, who , really appreciated Abu Bakr’s later became a great sahabi and was trust at a time when many people didn’t the first muadhin—the person who believe him and mocked him. Abu Bakr makes the call to prayer . was given the title ‘Siddique’ - a faithful witness of the truth .This title After the Al Isra, when the Makkans has remained with Abu Bakr right were laughing at the prophet and through his life time and even today. didn’t believe that the night journey The Night Journey Workbook 36 Muhammad was a Every nation was sent a messenger of Allah. He was prophet selected by Allah to teach people about Allah and how to live a good life. However there are a few key differences that we should His Job was the same as the know and learn about our many prophets that came beloved Prophet Muhammad before him. . Picture of Masjid Nabwi Here Prophets were give miracles When a prophet passed away, Allah would often send many or proofs to show the people his teachings would soon be prophets to a people over that they were true changed or corrupted. So time to keep bringing them messengers of Allah. much so that the original back to the true path. — 1 — message was changed — 3 — Prophet Muhammad was — 2 — Muhammad is the last and given the Quran which is the The message of Muhammad final messenger of Allah. No miracle of miracles. A miracle is preserved in its original more prophets will come after we can still see today. form in the Quran and Hadith. our Prophet. A prophet was sent to a A prophet would bring When a prophet was sent to a people to bring them to guidance to his own people people it was required for guidance. The teachings were and teach them about Allah. them to follow that prophet. a cure for whatever sins were — 5 — — 6 — common at that time. Muhammad was sent to all There are no more prophets to — 4 — mankind. He was a universal come after Muhammad . He The message of Muhammad prophets for all the people on was the last and final prophet. is an answer to all problems the Earth. He is still a prophet Everyone is required to follow that are prevalent in society. for all mankind even today. Prophet Muhammad . The Night Journey Workbook 37