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Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie gives spiritual insights into the faith-affirming evening to learn lessons from the Prophet’s blessed heavenly ascension: Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj.

MCC annually commemorates a momentous occasion in the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ life: the miraculous Night Journey to Jerusalem and Ascension to Heaven (al-Isra wal-Mi'raj).

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- Past talks commemorating Al Isra Wal Miraj: http://mcceastbay.org/isra

This program was proudly hosted at Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 28, 2022.

Muslims worldwide remember this event as one that changed the course of history. Allah bestowed the tremendous honor of this journey and the command of Prayer (salah) upon His Messenger - a perpetual gift and source of comfort for Muslims until eternity.

This session is also an excellent way to begin spiritually preparing ourselves for Ramadan and enliven our spirit to get through the uncertainties we are challenged with now.

More about this special night:
Isra Mi'raj is celebrated on the 27th of Rajab. This night happened in 621, which is the year of sadness ('Aam ul Huzn) when Abu Talib & Khadijah (RA) died. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rode Buraq (a magnificent white steed) during his journey and Allah enjoined 50 prayers and reduced the prayers to five.

He met different Prophets on the journey:

- 7th Heaven met Ibrahim (AS)
- 6th Heaven met Musa (AS)
- 5th Heaven met Harun (AS)
- 4th Heaven met Idris (AS)
- 3rd Heaven met Yusuf (AS)
- 2nd Heaven met Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS)
- 1st Heaven met Adam (AS)

MI’RAJ – Ascend to heaven where he speaks to God
ISRA’ – Night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem

Ustadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies with a focus on New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a PhD in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of biblical texts, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon, CA with his wife Roya and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie

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