Quiz 24 – What is the significance of the night journey (Isra) and ascension (Miraj) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Quiz 24 – What is the significance of the night journey (Isra) and ascension (Miraj) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Options are:

A) It marks the beginning of Hajj

B) It establishes the five daily prayers

C) It celebrates the Prophet’s birthday

D) It signifies the migration to Medina

Correct Answer is :

B) It establishes the five daily prayers.

Description:

During the night journey (Isra) and ascension (Miraj), Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was taken from Mecca to Jerusalem and then ascended to the heavens.

It was during this journey that the five daily prayers were established.

The event is mentioned in the Quran (17:1) and detailed in Hadiths. (Sahih Bukhari 349)