Verification of Miraj

In 9 AH, on the occasion of Expedition of Tabuk, Prophet Mohammad asked Muslims to donate for the cause of Allah to make arrangements for the safety and defense of Madina and the Muslims. At the time, Umar was considered among the rich people of Madina and someone who could sacrifice everything for the Prophet. Therefore, Umar thought that this time he would outdo Abu Bakr. He immediately went home and brought a large sum of money and goods to present to the Holy Prophet. Seeing his immense devotion and sacrifice the Prophet was delighted and asked, “O Umar! Did you leave anything for your family?” Umar replied, “Yes! I left half of my wealth for my family.” The Holy Prophet then asked the same question to Abu Bakr who had also presented a large donation, he humbly replied, “The love of Allah and His Prophet is enough for my family.” Regarding this answer and the extent of devotion and sacrifice from Abu Bakr, Umar stated, “I can never outdo Abu Bakr.”

On the night of Miraj, Allah took his beloved Prophet to al-Aqsa Mosque, the lote tree (Sidrat al-Muntaha) and wherever He wanted. Prophet Mohammad first physically went to al-Aqsa Mosque and then escalated to the journey of vision of Allah, which is the most unique journey in the history of the universe. During that journey Allah showed His beloved Prophet His signs that exist in the universe. What were those signs? This is beyond words, expressions and understanding of human intellect. Allah blessed the Prophet with His vision and the distance between the Loved and the Beloved was of two bows length (qab qausain) or even less than that.

The devotion and endearment with which Abu Bakr verified the event of Prophet‟s Miraj is matchless. Regarding this Prophet Mohammad said, “When I announced that I am Prophet, Abu Bakr believed in me and embraced Islam without asking for any