Mab‘ath and Mi’raj: The Qur’an’s Descent and the Prophet’s Ascent - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

Mi’raj and Mabath of the Holy Prophet (SAW) Monday, January 27th 2025 - The 27th of Rajab marks two significant events: the beginning of Qur’ānic revelation (Mab‘ath) and the Prophet's ascension (Mi‘rāj) to the holiest station, sidratu ’l-muntaha. - The Qur’ān, as God’s final message, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (s) and appeals to human intellect, common sense, and thought, guiding them toward piety and God-consciousness. - God has described the Qur’ān with several names, each reflecting its purpose, such as Al-Furqān (criterion), Adh-Dhikr (reminder), An-Nūr (light), Al-Kitāb (book), and Ash-Shifā’ (healing). - Unlike previous scriptures that were subject to distortion or loss, the Qur’ān has been divinely protected from alteration, as confirmed in verse 15:9. - The Qur’ān is preserved through widespread recitation, memorization by millions, and its division into thirty parts for easier recitation, especially during Ramaḍān. - Understanding the Qur’ān requires knowledge of classical Arabic, historical context, and the life of the Prophet, as it was revealed in his environment and life events. - The Qur’ān contains clear (muḥkamāt) and allegorical (mutashābihāt) verses, with the latter requiring interpretation by those firmly-rooted in knowledge, such as the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt. - Sunni scholars often separate "Allāh" from "those firmly-rooted in knowledge" in interpreting verse 3:7, whereas Shī‘ah scholarship considers both capable of understanding allegorical verses. - Imam ‘Ali, as a witness to the first revelation, described his unique spiritual experience and connection to the Prophet, affirming his role as the Prophet's vicegerent. - The Prophet left behind two guiding entities: the Qur’ān and his Ahlul Bayt, with ‘Ali bin Abi Ṭālib recognized as the "gateway to the city of knowledge." Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)