For those that choose to do so, Shab e Miraj is marked in various ways. Some Muslims gather at their local mosque for prayers, while others celebrate at home by telling the story of Muhammad’s journey to children and reciting prayers at night. After prayers, food is served.

The prophet in his journey had a direct conversation with Allah. Scholars in the islamic resourses said that he saw him by his heart not by his eyes. That means he saw something or felt something. However, some companions understood from the prophet that he saw Allah by his own eyes, not by his heart.

There is no authentic hadith that says we should fast on the 27th of Rajab in celebration of Al-Israa and Al-Miraj. The exact date of Al-Israa and Al-Miraj is not known. However, this thankfulness does not mean that a Muslim has to fast. Almighty Allah reminds Muslims of so many blessings He has given to them….

↓ 1 – Shab e Miraj Celebration : Muslims observed Shab e Miraj on 27th Rajab of every Islamic year. They celebrate Shab e Miraj by praying, forgiving each other, offering nawafil, and giving charity. Muslims cook special meals and distribute them among the needy people.

The 27th of Rajab- Shab e Miraj They commemorate a significant landmark that comprised of the Holy Prophet being taken by ALLAH on a blissful journey that started at Makkah and went to Jerusalem (Masjid Aqsa) and then the heavens above. Miraj is the name given to The Holy Prophet’s second part of the journey.

22nd of Rajab in the Islamic calendar is an important day of the holy month dedicated to the 6th Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq. It is believed that if a person going through a worldly problem prays to Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq by making him the waseela (medium), God will definitely answer his/her prayers.

6 Rajab: Death anniversary of Muinuddin Chishti. 9 Rajab: Birth of Ali al-Asghar. 12 Rajab: Birth of Muhammad al-Taqi. 13 Rajab: Birth of Ali ibn Abi Talib.

13th Rajab, the birth date of the lion of Allah, Hazrat Ali Ibn-e-Abi Talib (R.A) Hazrat Ali (R.A) went on to become one of the four pious Caliphs and his birth date brings immense significance to the month of Rajab.

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Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, but is not mandatory for Muslim children until they reach puberty, usually between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls, and 12 and 16 for boys.

With the exception of the two days of Eid during the Islamic calendar, any day is perfect to make the intention to fast from sunrise to sunset. Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha occasions are the only two days on which fasting is prohibited.

Sets of rules are advised for women to follow while during menstruation. They should not fast and left over fasts of Ramadan are to be completed during other days. During menses pilgrimages are allowed; and circumambulation of the Kaaba is also permitted.

A sin (pāpa) or Adharma (not dharma), is any transgression, wrongdoing, misdeed or behavior inconsistent with Dharma. The word is also used in Hindu texts to refer to actions to expiate one’s errors or sins, such as adultery by a married person.