The tales of the mi'raj describe the prophet Muhammad's journey through the heavens, his encounters with prophets and angels, and his visit to heaven and hell. The tales are among Islam's most popular, appearing in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish literature, and in later adaptations throughout the Muslim world. Often serving as narratives designed to promote the worldview of particular Muslim groups, the tales were also a means for communities to construct rules of normative behavior and ritual practices, and were used to assert the superiority of Islam over other religions. The essays in this collection discuss the formation of this narrative, the mi'raj as a missionary text, its various adaptations, its application to esoteric thought, and its use in performance and ritual. -- Book jacket.

Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki delivers an absorbing account of the Isra' wal-Mi'raj that brings the reader almost into the story. Indeed it is a detailed narrative spiced with a simple commentary that attempts to reconcile various accounts or reports of the event that transpired. This provides a comprehensive reading that takes the reader on an experiential ride to feel the magic of Rasulullah's journey. In short, it is very inspiring; exhilarating to the spiritual core. Praise be to Allah Who chose His praiseworth servant Muhammad (saw) for the Message, distinguished him with the night journey on the lightening-mount Buraq, and caused him to ascend the ladders of perfection to the high heavens to show him of the greatest signs of his Lord. He raised him until he reached the Lote-tree of the Farthest Boundary where ends the science of every Messenger-Prophet and every Angel Brought Near, where lies the Garden of Retreat, to the point that he heard the sound of the pens that write what has befallen and what is to befall.

The Spirit of the Lord walks through the temple, his eyes traveling from one dimension to the next as he sees the condition of his people. Where Are My Prophets? He speaks and Heaven rattles with sharp knocking sounds as his voice echoes.Then God says, I've called you from among them. I've called you out of bed. I've called you from the slumbering shadows. I've called you from among the living dead.Where Are My Prophets?The Lord is waiting for you to say, Speak Lord for your servant is listeningYou may ask, "Where do we start?" or "How do we begin?" We start by going back to basic training and establishing order. The body will emerge as it was created to do, when every part is in position and flowing as God intended. We are in a generation where many have the title of prophet, yet not many have been ordained by God as prophets. Within these pages We are moving from stagnation to development from declension to ascension. Now the untrained comes to the classroom of the Holy Spirit to be trained.This is The Ascension of the ProphetCome Out From Among Them...

From a professor of Islamic studies comes this look at the prophet of Islam who stands as the role model for millions of modern Muslims.

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Discusses the historical development of the well-loved story of the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey to the divine realm and back again.

It's essential to the Gospel, but we rarely talk about it. The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return--but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. In The Ascension of Christ, Patrick Schreiner argues that Jesus' work would be incomplete without his ascent to God's right hand. Not only a key moment in the Gospel story, Jesus' ascension was necessary for his present ministry in and through the church. Schreiner argues that Jesus' residence in heaven marks a turning point in his three-fold offices of prophet, priest, and king. As prophet, Jesus builds the church and its witness. As priest, he intercedes before the Father. As king, he rules over all. A full appreciation of the ascension is essential for understanding the Bible, Christian doctrine, and Christ's ongoing work in the world.