The Prophet's Night Journey and Heavenly Ascent

by Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, Gibril Fouad Haddad (Translator)

Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki delivers an absorbing account of the Isra' wal-Mi'raj that brings the reader almost into the story. Indeed it is a detailed narrative spiced with a simple commentary that attempts to reconcile various accounts or reports of the event that transpired. This provides a comprehensive reading that takes the reader on an experiential ride to feel the magic of Rasulullah's journey. In short, it is very inspiring; exhilarating to the spiritual core. Praise be to Allah Who chose His praiseworth servant Muhammad (saw) for the Message, distinguished him with the night journey on the lightening-mount Buraq, and caused him to ascend the ladders of perfection to the high heavens to show him of the greatest signs of his Lord. He raised him until he reached the Lote-tree of the Farthest Boundary where ends the science of every Messenger-Prophet and every Angel Brought Near, where lies the Garden of Retreat, to the point that he heard the sound of the pens that write what has befallen and what is to befall.

Genres: Islam, Religion

88 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2021

Reviews

[Abidah]

One the best book on this topic and to revisit each year in the month of Rajab.

[Syed Emir Ashman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and succint book on the Israk and Mikraj i.e. the Holy Prophet’s ﷺ Night Journey from Masjid al-Haram in Mecca to Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, and then from there, his Heavenly Ascent. It is a chronological account of this most significant of events. This is truly a remarkable piece of literature that ought to be re-read annually on this sacred day.

Al Israk wal Mikraj reminds us also, of the importance of Jerusalem as a Holy Land for the Muslims. May Al-Aqsa and Al-Quds one day be liberated from the opressors, the tyrants, and the cowards who are guilty of perpetrating genocide on the Palestinians, murdering tens of thousands of innocent Palestinian women and children in cold blood. May the Zionist cowards be met with arms and resistance at every stage and may God foil their wicked plans.

This is also my first time reading Shaykh al-Islam fil-Balad al-Haram, Sayyid Muhammad Bin 'Alawi Al-Maliki. I intend to read more of his works, in sha Allah.

[Umer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would’ve greatly preferred footnotes over endnotes. Notes were from an Ash’ari perspective but it did mention the Hanbali view as well. It could’ve been organized better and went more in-depth in mentioning each matter. Enjoyed seeing the various difference of opinions on matters (It was nice to see Ibn al Qayyim dunking on the Zahiris), but wished there was more of it.