The next great event which will be discussed is the Heavenly Journey of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and the blessings be upon him, which is mentioned in chapter 17 Al Isra, verse 1:
“Exaltedis He who took His Servant [i.e., Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him] by night from al-Masjid al-Ḥaram to al-Masjid al-Aqṣa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs…”
This has been extensively discussed within the teachings of Islam and many lessons can be learned from it. The first thing to note is that muslims should never doubt the power of Allah, the Exalted, in respect to solving their problems and granting them a way out of difficulties. This Heavenly Journey sounds impossible yet it occurred as nothing is beyond the infinite power of Allah, the Exalted. The condition for being granted a way out of all difficulties is sincere obedience to Allah, the Exalted, which involves fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and facing destiny with patience. Chapter 65 At Talaq, verse 2:
“…And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out”
The next important thing to note is that this great event and the verse quoted at the beginning indicate the highest rank a person can reach namely, a sincere servant of Allah, the Exalted. If there was a greater rank than this Allah, the Exalted, would have referred to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, with it. This has been indicated in many Hadiths, such as the one found in Sahih Muslim, number 851, where the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, referred to himself as the servant of Allah, the Exalted, before declaring his Messengership. This is a clear lesson to all muslims that if they desire ultimate success and the highest ranks in both worlds they must become true servants of Allah, the Exalted. This is only achieved by following in the footsteps of the greatest servant of Allah, the Exalted, namely, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Servanthood is not possible to achieve any other way. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 31:
“Say, [O Muhammad], “If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”
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