Shab-e-Meraj on Wednesday night

Desk Report: The holy Shab-e-Meraj will be observed on Wednesday night across the country with due respect and religious fervor.

The Muslims every year on night of 26th of Rajab (Islamic calendar) observe Shab-e-Miraj in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) went on a special journey to meet Allah Almighty, crossing seven skies on the heavenly animal named ‘al-Buraq.’

The women devotees plan to offer prayers in special gatherings inside their homes during all the night.

On the other hand, males will offer prayers in specially mosques for seeking the blessings of Allah and pray for welfare of the entire nation and the Ummah.

During the gatherings, various Islamic scholars will highlight the importance of the day and its blessings. Different Islamic and socio-cultural organizations have also arranged special prayers and Mahafil in mosques and at other places Tuesday night to seek blessings of the Almighty.

The word Meraj of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is derived from Arabic word Urooj, which means ‘height,’ or ‘ascension.’

Shab-e-Meraj, (night of forgiveness) is a glorious night, marking the Isra and Miraj of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) when he was taken from Makkah to Al-Haram-Al-Sharif (also known as the Temple Mount) and was then taken to heaven.

On the way the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), met Hazrat Adam, (AS), Hazrat Abraham (AS), Hazrat Moses (AS),Hazrat Jesus (AS) and some other Prophets. The purpose of the Ascent was to confirm the high status of the Prophet of Islam, a position which all Muslims believe, is impossible to attain by any other human being.

risingbd/Dhaka/May 3, 2016 /Amirul