Celebrating Isra’ and Mi‘raj is Bid‘ah & Participation in such celebrations or offerings or prayers is also impermissible & will harm or weaken Imaan(the Belief): From Muhammad ibn Ibrahim to his Excellency the General Secretary of the Islamic World League, As-salamu ‘alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh (May Allah’s Peace, Mercy, and Blessings be upon you): I have read your letter no. 682, dated 4/7/85 A.H. with regard to the invitation you received from the Grand judge of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to attend the celebration of Isra’ (Night Journey) and Mi‘raj (Ascension to Heaven) anniversary. You asked about our opinion in this regard. I opine that celebrating the anniversary of Isra’ and Mi‘raj is a null and void Bid‘ah (innovation in religion). It is an imitation of the Jews and the Christians in glorifying days that are not glorified by Shari‘ah (Islamic Law). It is the holder of the highest rank, Muhammad, the Messenger of guidance (peace be upon him) who laid down the laws and explained what is Halal (lawful) and what is Haram (prohibited). Moreover, it is not known that any of his Rightly-Guided Caliphs, who are the Imams of guidance from the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) and the Tabi‘un (Followers, the generation after the Companions of the Prophet), to have celebrated this day. This means that celebrating the Isra’ and Mi‘raj is Bid‘ah and it is not permissible to participate in it. I do not consent that the League should participate in it, either through sending any officials or through deputizing Shaykh Al-Qilqily or any other Shaykh on its behalf. As-salamu ‘alaykum (May Allah’s Peace be upon you). Sign The Grand Mufty of Saudi Arabia 8/7/1385 A.H.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:44:29 +0000
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