New Delhi, June 30: Shab-e-Meraj, the night when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) ascended to the highest levels of heavens, was observed Wednesday night across the country with traditional religious devotion and fervor.
Different Islamic and socio-cultural organizations arranged special prayers and Mahafil in mosques and at other places to seek blessings of the Almighty.
The people offered special prayers all the night in specially decorated mosques and inside their homes for seeking the blessings of Allah for welfare of the entire nation and the Ummah. Lailat-al-Meraj, also known as Shab-e-Meraj, 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.
The word Meraj of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is derived from Arabic word Urooj, which means ‘height,’ or ‘ascension.’ It is celebrated on 27th day of the month of Rajab in the Islamic calendar. During Meraj, the command for five daily prayers (Salat) was also given.
During the Mahafil, various Islamic scholars threw light on the importance of the day and its blessings. Special prayers were also held for restoration of peace and tranquillity in the country, particularly for bringing an end to the ongoing wave of terrorism in which holy shrines are being hit by terrorists.
—Agencies