LAHORE – Shab-e-Mairaj-un-Nabi (SAW) would be observed across the countryon Thursday night (March 11) with religious fervor, respect and devotionamid virus lockdown in several parts of the country.
The word ‘Mairaj’ is an Arabic word meaning height or ascending. It iscelebrated across Pakistan on the 27th of Rajab each year and specialprayers and mahafils are arranged in mosques and other places to seek theblessings of Allah the Almighty.
Shab-e-Mairaj, (night of forgiveness) is a glorious night, marking the Israand Meraj of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) when he was taken fromMakkah to Al-Haram-Al-Sharif (also known as the Temple Mount) and was thentaken to heaven on the heavenly animal named ‘al-Buraq.’
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was awarded the five prayers (*Salat*) during theMairaj.
Muslim women offer special prayers at their homes or special gatheringswhereas men offer prayers and attend *mahafils* in the mosques which aredecorated specifically for the holy occasion. They seek blessings fromAllah and also pray for the welfare of Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah.
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During the gatherings, Muslim scholars would highlight the importance ofthe day and the blessings that were endowed upon the people who broughtfaith in the religion and the Prophet (PBUH).
In view of the coronavirus pandemic, mosques are advised to follow the SOPsand avoid large gatherings in an attempt to prevent the spread of thedeadly contagious virus that has resulted in the death of millions ofpeople around the globe.
