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Righteousness, Wisdom, and Purity
Though many and really great events took place on that night of Al-Israa', two in particular make me stop and reflect time and again on their significance and symbolism. These are the purification of the Prophet's heart by Zamzam water and his choice of the cup of milk to drink of, the other cup being filled with wine... More>>
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Night Journey for the Nation… Ascension to Civilization
In his Night Journey, Prophet Muhammad did not go to Jerusalem to subdue it, shed the blood of its inhabitants, or bring it under the sovereignty of Muslims by force. In fact, the Night Journey was a gathering of all Prophets in the presence of the last one of them. It was a meeting of the leaders of one religion and a symbolic reference to a meeting of different nations, races, and …
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