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In the starry night of Makkah, Angel Jibreel with glowing wings and luminous robes appears to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who rests with a gentle smile. Then Buraq, a white winged steed, awaits. The Prophet, in his simple flowing white robe and turban, mounts Buraq, and they soar off into the night sky.
One starry night in Makkah, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rested after a long day. Suddenly, Angel Jibreel appeared with wonderful news! "Come," said Jibreel gently, "Allah has a special journey for you." Outside waited Buraq, a shining white steed with great wings, faster than lightning. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ climbed onto Buraq's back, and together they soared through the night sky, all the way to Jerusalem, to the sacred Al-Aqsa Mosque.
At Al-Aqsa Mosque, Angel Jibreel leads Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, still in his simple flowing white robe and turban, to a glowing ladder of light—the Mi'raj. With awe, they ascend through gates of light, past clouds and stars, into the heavens.
At Al-Aqsa Mosque, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ met many prophets from long ago, like Musa and Isa. Together, they all prayed to Allah, side by side. Then Jibreel led Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a glowing ladder of light called the Mi'raj. "Let us rise higher," said Jibreel, "through the heavens, to meet Allah." Up they went, past clouds and stars, through gates of light, each heaven more beautiful than the last.
In the highest heaven, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, in his simple flowing white robe and turban, stands bathed in divine, warm light. His face glows with joy and gratitude as he receives the precious gift of five daily prayers.
Higher and higher they climbed, until Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reached the highest heaven, closer to Allah than anyone before. There, Allah spoke kindly to him and gave a precious gift: five daily prayers for all believers. "Tell your people to pray five times each day," Allah said, "and I will always be near them." Prophet Muhammad ﷺ felt his heart fill with joy and gratitude for this beautiful gift of faith.
At sunrise in Makkah, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, still in his simple flowing white robe and turban, speaks to Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr, in his plain brown robe, gazes with trusting eyes and says, 'I believe you completely!'
Before the sun rose, Buraq carried Prophet Muhammad ﷺ swiftly back to Makkah. When morning came, he told everyone about his amazing night journey to Jerusalem and the heavens above. Some people doubted, but his dear friend Abu Bakr said, "I believe you completely!" This wonderful story reminds us to trust Allah, pray with love, and know that faith can carry us through any journey, near or far.