What are the Isra and Mi'raj?
Q: What are the Isra and Mi'raj?
A: The Isra and Mi'raj are two parts of a story that Muslims tell about Muhammad.
Q: What happened in the year 621 according to the story?
A: While Muhammad was resting in the Kaaba in Mecca, an angel came to him with an animal called a Buraq.
Q: What did the Buraq do with Muhammad?
A: The Buraq carried Muhammad to a mosque that was far away and then took him up into heaven.
Q: Who did Muhammad meet while he was in heaven?
A: While in Heaven, Muhammad met Adam and Moses and Allah (God).
Q: Do Muslims celebrate the Isra and Mi'raj?
A: Yes, every year, Muslims hold a festival for the Isra and Mi'raj.
Q: What do Muslims do during the festival for the Isra and Mi'raj?
A: Muslims bring their children to the mosques, where they can hear the story and then pray with the grownups. Afterwards, there is a feast and everyone can eat.
Q: Why is the Isra and Mi'raj important to Muslims?
A: The Isra and Mi'raj is important to Muslims because it is a story about the spiritual journey of their beloved Prophet Muhammad and it reinforces their faith and belief in Allah.
