KARACHI: Shab-e-Meraj is being observed today with religious fervor and serenity.
The night reminds Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) journey to Heavens. Special prayers would be held in mosques to seek Allah’s forgiveness and thoughtful speeches will be delivered to highlight the event.
The religious clerics would discuss the Meraj incident comprehensively whereas different Islamic and socio-cultural organizations will also arrange Mahafil.
The Muslims every year on 27th Rajab-ul-Murajab (Islamic calendar) observe Shab-e-Meraj in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) went on a special journey to meet Allah Almighty, crossing seven skies on the heavenly animal named al-Buraq.
The word Meraj is derived from Arabic word Urooj, which means height, or ascension. During Meraj, the command for five daily prayers (Salat) was also given to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
