The Night Journey Workbook 1 In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful This book belongs to ....................................... 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.