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Full-version-Shefa-bio-of-Prophet, page : 114
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 another descent at the Lote Tree (Sidrat tree) of the Ending close to the Garden of Refuge. When there comes to the Lote Tree that, which comes his eyes did not swerve, nor did they stray for indeed he saw one of the greatest signs of his Lord." (53:1-18)
Muslims have absolutely no doubt about the occurrence of this great, miraculous event because Allah Himself testifies to it in the Holy Koran. There are a great number of authentic prophetic quotations that elaborate upon its detail and marvels to acquaint us still further with the very special qualities of our beloved Prophet . Some of the information has already been made known to you in previous books in this series, however, we will, Allah willing (inshaAllah), enlighten you with more indications to its magnitude.
Malik's son Anas tells us that he was told by the Messenger of Allah "Burak was brought to me. It was a white animal, somewhat taller than a donkey, yet smaller than a mule. Its step extended a distance that equaled the range of its vision (Shaykh Ahmad Darwish commented: this means it traveled at the speed of light). I mounted and rode it until I was brought to Jerusalem. I tied it to the tethering ring that the prophets used and thereafter entered the Mosque where I prayed two units of prayer. When I came out, Gabriel brought me two jugs, one of milk and the other of wine. I chose the one containing milk and Gabriel said, 'You have chosen the upright nature.'
Then he (Gabriel) ascended with me to the first heaven and asked for it to be opened and a voice asked, 'Who is it?' He replied, 'Gabriel'. Then the voice asked, 'Who is with you?' Gabriel replied, 'Muhammad'. The voice inquired, 'Was he sent for?' and he answered, ' He was sent for', whereupon the door was opened for us and I saw Adam who welcomed me and supplicated for me. Then we ascended to the second heaven and Gabriel asked for it
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 another descent at the Lote Tree (Sidrat tree) of the Ending close to the Garden of Refuge. When there comes to the Lote Tree that, which comes his eyes did not swerve, nor did they stray for indeed he saw one of the greatest signs of his Lord." (53:1-18)
Muslims have absolutely no doubt about the occurrence of this great, miraculous event because Allah Himself testifies to it in the Holy Koran. There are a great number of authentic prophetic quotations that elaborate upon its detail and marvels to acquaint us still further with the very special qualities of our beloved Prophet . Some of the information has already been made known to you in previous books in this series, however, we will, Allah willing (inshaAllah), enlighten you with more indications to its magnitude.
Malik's son Anas tells us that he was told by the Messenger of Allah "Burak was brought to me. It was a white animal, somewhat taller than a donkey, yet smaller than a mule. Its step extended a distance that equaled the range of its vision (Shaykh Ahmad Darwish commented: this means it traveled at the speed of light). I mounted and rode it until I was brought to Jerusalem. I tied it to the tethering ring that the prophets used and thereafter entered the Mosque where I prayed two units of prayer. When I came out, Gabriel brought me two jugs, one of milk and the other of wine. I chose the one containing milk and Gabriel said, 'You have chosen the upright nature.'
Then he (Gabriel) ascended with me to the first heaven and asked for it to be opened and a voice asked, 'Who is it?' He replied, 'Gabriel'. Then the voice asked, 'Who is with you?' Gabriel replied, 'Muhammad'. The voice inquired, 'Was he sent for?' and he answered, ' He was sent for', whereupon the door was opened for us and I saw Adam who welcomed me and supplicated for me. Then we ascended to the second heaven and Gabriel asked for it