This seminar offers the local and online community an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Isra and Mi'raj—one of the most significant events in Islamic religious history—by examining what the Quran and sira sources actually tell us about the nature, events, and spiritual meanings of the Prophet's ﷺ night journey and heavenly ascent. Through careful exploration of the textual evidence, participants will learn what the Prophet ﷺ experienced during his journey from Makkah to Jerusalem, appreciate the profound spiritual realities embedded in his encounters with earlier prophets, and understand the theological wisdom revealed during the heavenly ascent. The program aims to transform this miraculous event from distant history into living guidance by helping participants grasp its spiritual relevance for believers today—particularly in developing a deeper connection with Allah through the ascent of the soul through worship.
- Teacher: Shaykh Talal Al-Azem
- Teacher: الشيخ باسم عيتاني
1- Adults of all ages seeking to deepen their understanding of foundational Islamic events
2- Muslim students, educators, parents, and community members who wish to ground their knowledge of the Isra and Mi'raj in authentic sources and develop a more nuanced appreciation of its spiritual significance
3- Anyone interested in understanding the scholarly basis for the Prophet's night journey, exploring the theological and spiritual meanings embedded in this miraculous event, and learning how Islamic scholarly tradition has has interpreted the encounters and visions experienced during the heavenly ascent
- Understand what the Quran and sira sources tell us regarding the nature of the isra’ and mi’raj
- Learn what the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) experienced during the night journey (isra’)
- Appreciate the meanings connected to the matters witnessed during the heavenly ascent
- Learn the spiritual meanings reflected in the Prophet’s meeting with the earlier prophets
- Understand the spiritual realities of isra’ and mi’raj for believers
