Prayer is central to Islamic belief, which is rooted in discipline and perseverance for spiritual well-being. As part of this discipline, Muslims pray five times a day, a practice known as salat. The ...

Beginning at sundown Feb. 7, Muslims will celebrate Lailat Isra wa Al-Miraj, the night journey and ascent of the Prophet Muhammad into heaven. Lailat means night, isra is ladder or ascent, and miraj ...

Isra and Miraj, also known as Al Isra' wal Mi'raj in Arabic, is an event that holds immense importance in the Islamic tradition and is celebrated by Muslims around the world. The night of the Isra and ...

Across the Islamic world, the night of Friday, January 16, 2026, marks the significant observance of Isra and Miraj, also known as Lailat al Miraj. This miraculous journey remains a cornerstone of ...

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi performed on Friday the Fajr (dawn) prayer at Al-Aziz Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo’s Moqattam, celebrating the Night of Al-Isra` and Al-Mi’raj (Night Journey and Heavenly ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday joined the Filipino Muslim community in observing Al Isra Wal Mi’raj (The Night Journey and Ascension), urging them to use the occasion ...