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English_Biography_Shefa_of_Prophet_Muhammad, page : 119
From Hafiz ibn Hajar's expertise we know that the beginning of this important event took place at night in the house of Umm Hani - which is in the valley of Abu Talib - where the Prophet happened to be sleeping. And, it was the roof of her house which was suddenly split open, and that it was that specific house to which the Prophet referred when he said "the house" because it was there that he stayed.
It was on that specific night that Gabriel came to him, and took him from the house of Umm Hani to the Sacred Mosque where he rested as he emerged from the state between sleep and waking up. It was at that time that Gabriel took him to the door of the Ka’bah where the Prophet mounted Burak – the 'going up' mentioned in the hadith refers the elevation to the commencement of the Night Journey, whereas the Ascent to the heavens occurred in Jerusalem.
Hafiz ibn Hajar also sheds further light as he organized the multiple reported events which relate to the opening of the Prophet's chest, one of which occurred in preparation for Isra and Miraj. The first event narrates the removal of a minute particle, whereas the other openings are solely washing with the water of Zam-Zam and the filling of the Prophet's heart and chest with faith).
The miraculous Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad tells of his being the prayer leader of all the noble prophets, his conversation with Allah, his vision, his ascent to the Lote Tree (Sidrat Tree) of the Ending close to the Garden of Refuge, and speaks of the greatest signs of Allah seen by him during his journey.
Another of Prophet Muhammad's very special qualities are made known to us as result of this event added to which we learn more of the exalted degrees bestowed upon him on this account. This miraculous event is mentioned in the Holy Koran and further details are made known to us in the authentic prophetic quotations.
Allah says, "Exalted is He who carried His worshiper (Prophet Muhammad) totravel in the night from the Sacred Mosque (Mecca) to the Furthest Mosque (Jerusalem) which We have blessed around it so that We might show him some of Our signs. He is the Hearer, the Seer." (17:1)
And, "By the star when it plunges, your companion is neither astray, neither errs nor does he speak out of desire. Indeed, it is not except a Revelation which is revealed, taught by One who is Stern in power. Of might, he (Gabriel) stood firm while he was in the highest horizon; then he drew near, and became close he was but two bows' length or even nearer, so (Allah) revealed to His worshiper (Gabriel) that which he revealed (to Prophet Muhammad). His heart did not lie of what he saw. What, will you dispute with him about what he sees! Indeed, he saw him in
It was on that specific night that Gabriel came to him, and took him from the house of Umm Hani to the Sacred Mosque where he rested as he emerged from the state between sleep and waking up. It was at that time that Gabriel took him to the door of the Ka’bah where the Prophet mounted Burak – the 'going up' mentioned in the hadith refers the elevation to the commencement of the Night Journey, whereas the Ascent to the heavens occurred in Jerusalem.
Hafiz ibn Hajar also sheds further light as he organized the multiple reported events which relate to the opening of the Prophet's chest, one of which occurred in preparation for Isra and Miraj. The first event narrates the removal of a minute particle, whereas the other openings are solely washing with the water of Zam-Zam and the filling of the Prophet's heart and chest with faith).
The miraculous Night Journey of Prophet Muhammad tells of his being the prayer leader of all the noble prophets, his conversation with Allah, his vision, his ascent to the Lote Tree (Sidrat Tree) of the Ending close to the Garden of Refuge, and speaks of the greatest signs of Allah seen by him during his journey.
Another of Prophet Muhammad's very special qualities are made known to us as result of this event added to which we learn more of the exalted degrees bestowed upon him on this account. This miraculous event is mentioned in the Holy Koran and further details are made known to us in the authentic prophetic quotations.
Allah says, "Exalted is He who carried His worshiper (Prophet Muhammad) totravel in the night from the Sacred Mosque (Mecca) to the Furthest Mosque (Jerusalem) which We have blessed around it so that We might show him some of Our signs. He is the Hearer, the Seer." (17:1)
And, "By the star when it plunges, your companion is neither astray, neither errs nor does he speak out of desire. Indeed, it is not except a Revelation which is revealed, taught by One who is Stern in power. Of might, he (Gabriel) stood firm while he was in the highest horizon; then he drew near, and became close he was but two bows' length or even nearer, so (Allah) revealed to His worshiper (Gabriel) that which he revealed (to Prophet Muhammad). His heart did not lie of what he saw. What, will you dispute with him about what he sees! Indeed, he saw him in