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Jannah is located close to the Sidrat-ul-Muntaha. In the Qur’aan Majeed, Allah Ta‘ala says:
عِنۡدَ سِدۡرَۃِ الۡمُنۡتَہٰی ﴿۱۴﴾ عِنۡدَہَا جَنَّۃُ الۡمَاۡوٰی ﴿ؕ۱۵﴾
At Sidrat-ul-Muntaha, near it is Jannat-ul-Ma’waa (the abode of Jannah). (Surah Najm v. 14-15)
It is reported in the narration of Hazrat Abu Sa’eed Khudri (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that after performing salaah in Bayt-ul-Ma’moor, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was raised to the Sidrat-ul-Muntaha. Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was raised to Jannah, and after his visit to Jannah, Jahannum was presented before him. In other words, the horrors of Jahannum were laid bare before him.
After meeting Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) in the seventh heaven and seeing the Bayt-ul-Ma’moor, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was raised to the Sidrat-ul-Muntaha.
The Sidrat-ul-Muntaha is a large tree in the seventh heaven. When anything is raised from the earth to the heavens, it first stops at the Sidrat-ul-Muntaha, and thereafter it continues to rise into the heavens. Likewise, when anything is sent down from the angels in Mala'ul A'laa (the angles in the high assembly), it first stops at the Sidrat-ul-Muntaha, and thereafter it continues to descend. It is for this reason that this tree is called the Sidrat-ul-Muntaha (the lote tree of the end point).
After meeting Nabi Yahya (‘alaihis salaam) and Nabi Isa (‘alaihis salaam) in the second heaven, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) continued to the third heaven. On coming to the third heaven, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) sought permission to enter, as he had done at the first and second heavens.
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) met Nabi Yusuf (‘alaihis salaam) in the third heaven and spoke to him, as he had spoken to the Ambiyaa in the other heavens. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also mentioned, “Nabi Yusuf (‘alaihis salaam) was bestowed with a great portion of handsomeness and beauty.”
Meeting Nabi Yahya and Nabi Isa (‘alaihimas salaam) in the Second Heaven
Written by user2After meeting Nabi Aadam (‘alaihis salaam) in the first heaven, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to the second heaven. On coming to the second heaven, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) once again requested permission to enter.
The angel who was the doorkeeper of the second heaven asked Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam), “Who is this person with you?” Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied, “He is Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).” The doorkeeper then asked, “Was he invited here?” When Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied in the affirmative, the doorkeeper said:
مرحبا نعم المجيء جاء
He is welcome, and how excellently he has arrived!
Mi’raaj – Coming to the First Heaven and Meeting Nabi Aadam (‘alaihis salaam)
Written by user2When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) arrived at the first heaven, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) sought permission to enter. The angel who was the gatekeeper of the first heaven asked Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam), “Who is the person with you?” Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied, “He is Muhammed, the Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).” The angel then asked, “Was he invited here?” When Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied in the affirmative, the angel opened the gate and said, “Welcome to you!”
Barakah in the Food on the Occasion of the Waleemah of Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (radhiyallahu ‘anha)
Written by user2On the occasion of the waleemah of Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the respected wife of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), there was great barakah in the food. Such was the barakah that approximately three hundred Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) ate from a single utensil of food.
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) describes the waleemah in the following narration. He says:
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) married his respected wife (Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (radhiyallahu ‘anha)) and spent the night with her. The following day, when the waleemah was taking place, my mother, Hazrat Ummu Sulaim (radhiyallahu ‘anha), prepared some hays (a dish made from dates, cheese and ghee), placed it in a utensil and said to me, “O Anas! Take this to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Say to him, ‘My mother has sent this for you and she conveys salaam to you. My mother said, ‘O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! This is a small gift for you from our side!’’”
Drinking the Milk and Honey on the Occasion of Mi’raaj and Ascending to the Heavens
Written by user2After Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) praised and glorified Allah Ta‘ala, Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) addressed the other Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) saying:
بهذا فضلكم محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم
It is on account of these virtues and excellent qualities (for which Rasulullah [sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam] had praised and expressed gratitude to Allah Ta‘ala) that Muhammed (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has surpassed all of you.
Thereafter, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came out from Musjid-ul-Aqsa, he was presented with three cups. One contained water, the second contained milk, and the third contained wine. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) chose the cup with the milk and drank the milk. Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) then said to him, “(By choosing the milk,) you have chosen the pure and natural deen. If you chose the wine, your ummah would have gone astray, and if you chose the water, your ummah would have drowned.”
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Restoring the Eye of Hazrat Qataadah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Written by user2Hazrat Qataadah bin Nu’maan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is an Ansaari Sahaabi of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He was fortunate to participate in all the battles of Islam with Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), and he was among the Sahaabah who were skilled archers. He passed away in the year 23 AH during the khilaafah of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). At the time of his demise, he was sixty five years old.
Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Restoring the Eye of Hazrat Qataadah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
On the occasion of the battle of Uhud, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) handed a bow to Hazrat Qataadah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to use in the battle. This bow had been given to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) as a gift. Hazrat Qataadah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) took the bow, positioned himself in front of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), and continued firing arrows at the enemy, until eventually, one of the parts of the bow broke.
The Praises and Glorification of the Ambiyaa ('alaihimus salaam) – Continued
Written by user2The Praise and Glorification of Nabi Sulaimaan (‘alaihis salaam)
الحمد لله الذي سخر لي الرياح وسخر لي الشياطين يعملون ما شئت من محاريب وتماثيل وجفان كالجواب وقدور راسيات وعلمني منطق الطير وآتاني من كل شيء فضلا وسخر لي جنود الشياطين والإنس والطير وفضلني على كثير من عباده المؤمنين وآتاني ملكا عظيما لا ينبغي لأحد من بعدي وجعل ملكي ملكا طيبا ليس فيه حساب
All praise is due to Allah who subjugated the winds for me, subjected the shayaateen to my control, making for me whatever I wish of castles, images, basins like reservoirs, and large cauldrons fixed in their places, and Who taught me the speech of birds, and blessed me with every bounty out of His sheer grace, and subjected to my control the armies of shayaateen, men and birds, and Who favored me over many of His believing slaves, and bestowed me with a magnificent kingdom that will not be granted to anyone after me, and Who made my kingdom such that it is pure and I will not be made to account for it.
The Praises and Glorification of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam)
Written by user2On the journey of mi’raaj, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) met with the souls of the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam), then each one of them praised and glorified Allah Ta‘ala in a unique manner.
The Praise and Glorification of Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam)
Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) praised Allah Ta‘ala in the following words:
الحمد لله الذي اتخذني خليلا وأعطاني ملكا عظيما وجعلني أمة قانتا يؤتم بي وأنقذني من النار وجعلها عليّ بردا وسلاما
All praise is due to Allah Who blessed me to be His Khaleel (close friend), and granted me great authority, and Who has made me an imaam (in deen) to be followed by people, and made me a devoted servant (to Him), and Who saved me from the fire by making it cool and safe for me.
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The Barakah of Hazrat Urwah Baariqi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Written by user2Hazrat Urwah Baariqi (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Among the unique aspects of his life is that he was the first Qadhi to be appointed over the city of Kufah by none other than Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). (Tahzeeb-ul-Kamaal 20/6)
Among the Ahaadith which he reports from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is the Hadith pertaining to jihaad. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Goodness is tied to the forelock of horses until the Day of Qiyaamah – (the goodness of earning immense) reward and booty.” (Saheeh Bukhaari #2852)
On arriving in Bayt-ul-Maqdis, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) dismounted from the buraaq. Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) then tied the buraaq to the iron ring on which all the previous Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) would tie their conveyances (when they would come to Musjid-ul-Aqsa). According to some narrations, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) made a hole in a stone using his finger and then tied the buraaq.
It is possible to reconcile between these two narrations by saying that both Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) had tied the buraaq together. As far as Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) making the hole in the stone is concerned, then it is possible that through time passing, the iron ring had been covered with sand and had become stone. Hence, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) used his finger to remove the stone and uncover it the iron ring so that the buraaq could be tied to it.
The Amazing Scenes Witnessed During the Journey of Israa and Mi’raaj – Part Three
Written by user2During the journey of Israa and Mi’raaj, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) passed by a group of people who had two pots before them. One pot was filled with cooked meat, while the other was filled with meat that was raw and rotten. These people were eating the raw and rotten meat and were leaving the cooked meat. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) as to who these people were, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) said, “These are the men from your ummah who had pure and halaal wives, but they would spend the night with adulteresses and unchaste women and remain with them until the morning. They are also the women of your ummah who had pure and halaal husbands, but they would leave their pure husbands and spend the night with adulterers and unchaste men.”
The Amazing Scenes Witnessed During the Journey of Mi’raaj – Part Two
Written by user2While on the journey of Mi’raaj, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) passed by a group of people with copper fingernails. They were using their copper nails to scrape and peel off the skin from their faces and chests. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) enquired from Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) regarding who these people were, Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) replied, “These are the people who used to consume the flesh of others.” In other words, they are those people who would backbite others and attack their honor.