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Isra and Mieraj free story for kids
This is the true, incredible Isra and Mieraj free story for kids of a night when Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) journeyed faster than lightning across the Earth and then ascended higher than any human being before or since. It was a spectacular miracle given to him by Allah, who wanted to show His beloved Prophet the greatest wonders of the universe.
Part 1: The Year of Heavy Hearts
Every hero faces a difficult time, and for Prophet Muhammad, this journey happened during the hardest year of his life. People called it the ‘Am al-Huzn’ (The Year of Sorrow).
He had lost his gentle, supportive wife, Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her), who was his rock. Then, his kind uncle, Abu Talib, who protected him from the bad leaders in Makkah, also passed away.
With his two protectors gone, the people who hated Islam became bolder and crueler. The Prophet traveled to the city of Ta’if, hoping to find new friends, but they rejected him and treated him awfully. Heartbroken, exhausted, but still holding strong to his faith, the Prophet returned to Makkah.
Allah, in His infinite mercy, saw the heavy sadness in the Prophet’s heart. He planned this spectacular journey, known as Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj, for three wonderful reasons: to comfort him, to affirm his status, and to give his followers the most beautiful gift of all—the five daily prayers.
A Heart Made Ready
Just before the journey, while the Prophet was sleeping, the Angel Jibril (Gabriel) arrived. Jibril gently woke him up and performed a sacred washing of the Prophet’s heart with the pure, blessed water of Zamzam. This cleansed his heart and filled it with special wisdom and extra faith, making him ready in every way to meet the Divine Presence.
Part 2: Al-Isra’—The Night Journey
The first part of the miracle is called Al-Isra’, meaning “The Night Journey.” It was the instant, miraculous trip from Makkah all the way to Jerusalem.
The Lightning Steed
The Prophet was introduced to a magnificent creature called Al-Buraq. Its name means “lightning” in Arabic!
Al-Buraq was a beautiful, fast, white animal with wings. It was so incredibly fast that its stride reached as far as its eye could see—much, much faster than a bullet train! Imagine riding a creature made of pure light.
Prophet Muhammad mounted the Buraq, with Angel Jibril alongside him, and the journey began. Along the way, they paused briefly at:
Mount Sinai (Tur Sina): Where Prophet Musa (Moses) had spoken to Allah.
Bethlehem: Where Prophet Isa (Jesus) was born.
Arrival at Al-Aqsa
All the Prophets sent by Allah throughout history—from Adam to Isa—were gathered there. Jibril guided Prophet Muhammad to the front to lead all of them in prayer. This was a profound moment that confirmed, for everyone, that Prophet Muhammad was the leader and seal of all Prophets.
In what seemed like the blink of an eye, they arrived in Jerusalem at Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa (The Farthest Mosque). This is the second-holiest site in Islam, and it is the Muslims’ first Qibla (direction of prayer).
After the prayer, Jibril offered the Prophet two vessels: one filled with wine and one filled with milk. The Prophet chose the milk. Jibril smiled and said: “You have chosen the natural way, the religion of Islam.” This pure choice proved he had a pure and noble soul.
Part 3: Al-Mi’raj—The Ascension
The second, even more spectacular part of the miracle is called Al-Mi’raj, meaning “The Ascension.” This was the journey through the Seven Heavens.
A heavenly ladder, or Mi’raj, appeared. The Prophet (SAW) and Jibril (AS) climbed up, up, up! As they began to rise, at the entrance of each new heaven, an angel would ask Jibril:
“Who is it?”
“Jibreel.”
“Who is with you?”
“Muhammad (Peace be upon him).”
“Has he been sent for?”
“Yes, he has been sent for.”
Only then was the gate opened, and they were allowed to cross.
As they passed through each of the Seven Heavens, the Prophet (SAW) was greeted by his brothers, the previous Prophets. It was like a family reunion!
Meeting Our Previous Prophets
| Heaven | Prophet Met | 💬 Key Highlight |
| 1st Heaven | Prophet Adam (AS) | The Father of Humanity welcomed his righteous son. However, Prophet Muhammad observed a remarkable sight: Prophet Adam would look to his right and smile, but then look to his left and weep. When asked, Prophet Adam explained that the people on his right were the souls of his offspring destined for Paradise (Jannah), which made him happy. The people on his left were the souls of his offspring destined for Hellfire (Jahannam), which caused him to weep with sorrow. |
| 2nd Heaven | Prophet Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS) | Cousins who shared a kind greeting. |
| 3rd Heaven | Prophet Yusuf (AS) | The Prophet known for his amazing beauty. |
| 4th Heaven | Prophet Idris (AS) | A righteous Prophet who greeted him. |
| 5th Heaven | Prophet Haroon (AS) | The brother of Prophet Musa (AS) welcomed him. |
| 6th Heaven | Prophet Musa (AS) | The Prophet who talked to Allah (SWT). |
| 7th Heaven | Prophet Ibrahim (AS) | The Friend of Allah (Khalil-ullah) welcomed him. |
The Friend of Allah, he was resting against Al-Bait Al-Ma’mur.
Extraordinary Sights in the Seventh Heaven
The seventh sky was extra special as Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) saw some amazing things there.
The Bait Al Ma’mur
In front of the Prophet’s eyes was a magnificent structure called the Bait Al Ma’mur, which means The Much Visited House. This is a place of worship for the Angels! Seventy thousand angels visit it every single day to worship Allah, and once they leave, they never return—a new group comes the next day!
Sidrat-ul-Muntaha
The journey continued to the Sidrat-ul-Muntaha (The Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary). This magical tree, a piece of Paradise, had leaves as big as an elephant’s ears and berries as large as earthenware pitchers. Golden butterflies fluttered around it, illuminating the tree with wonderful, indescribable colors.
This tree marks the absolute limit of creation. The Angel Jibril stopped here and told the Prophet, “If I take one more step, the Divine Light will destroy me.”
Prophet Muhammad then continued alone, ascending higher than any creation before him, into the sublime presence of Allah.
The Great Gift and Mercy
In the Divine Presence, Allah spoke to the Prophet and bestowed the greatest gift upon his followers: the obligation of fifty daily prayers.
On his descent, the Prophet met Prophet Musa (Moses) in the Sixth Heaven. Musa was a wise advisor and knew the people would struggle with fifty prayers.
Musa said, “Muhammad, your followers are not going to be able to handle fifty prayers a day! Go back and ask Allah for a reduction.”
Out of deep love and care for his followers, the Prophet went back and forth between Musa and Allah, asking for mercy, until the number was finally reduced to five daily prayers.
Feeling ashamed to ask for another reduction, the Prophet finally accepted the five. Allah then declared this amazing truth: “They are five (in number) but fifty (in reward). My Word is not changed.”
This is why we only pray five times a day, but receive the reward as if we prayed fifty times!
The Final Gifts from Allah
During this amazing conversation, Allah gave the Prophet three final things for his followers:
- The Command: To offer the five daily salah.
- The Promise: That any person who does not associate partners with Allah and worships Him alone will be taken out of the hellfire.
- The Gift: The last two verses of Surah Al Baqarah (a source of great protection).
(Did you know? Prophet Muhammad did not see Allah, as it is not possible for anyone to see Him. He only got the honor of speaking to Allah the Almighty.)
Part 4: The Next Morning
The Prophet was quickly brought back to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, mounted the Buraq, and returned to Makkah before the sun came up. The entire journey—the flight to Jerusalem, the trip through the Heavens, and the return—all took place in a single night.
More Wonders Revealed
On the journey, more wonders were shown to the Prophet:
The Real Form of Jibreel: With the command of Allah, Angel Jibreel revealed himself to the Prophet in his grand, true form. Jibreel was a magnificent angel with six hundred wings! Each wing was so big that it covered the entire distance from the east to the west, glittering with rubies and sparkling pearls. It was a breathtaking sight.
Kauthar – The River of Paradise: The Prophet was also shown the magnificent river of ‘Kauthar’ in Paradise. It is a beautiful river with pearls and rubies glittering on its banks. Only the most obedient and sincere followers of the Prophet will get to take a sip of this refreshing water on the Day of Judgement.
A Glimpse of the Hereafter: Prophet Muhammad also saw a glimpse of Heaven and Hell. He witnessed people getting punished for different wrongdoings, which helped him convince his followers to do good deeds and earn a place in Heaven.
The Test of Truth
When the Prophet told the leaders of Makkah about his Night Journey, they mocked him. “How could you travel to Jerusalem and back in one night?” they demanded.
They challenged him: “Describe Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa to us!” The Prophet had only seen the mosque briefly in the dark. But Allah, in His favor, made the entire structure appear before the Prophet’s eyes, and he described it perfectly—the windows, the doors, the features—without missing a single detail. Yet, still, they refused to believe.
But the believers stood firm, especially Abu Bakr. When the mockers ran to Abu Bakr, he immediately replied, “If he said it, then he has spoken the truth.” Because of his rock-solid faith, the Prophet gave Abu Bakr the title of As-Siddiq (The Truthful).
5 Gifts of Mi’raj to Practice & Learn
These are the treasures the Prophet (SAW) brought back for us:
- Our Five Daily Prayers: This is your direct connection to Allah (SWT). Make sure you pray them on time!
- The Last Two Verses of Surah Al-Baqarah: Read them often for protection and blessing.
- The Promise of Forgiveness: Allah will forgive all major sins of the believers, as long as we never commit Shirk (worshipping anyone or anything besides Allah).
✅ Do’s and ❌ Don’ts of Rajab
Use this sacred month to boost your good deeds and avoid bad habits!
| ✅ DO’s (Increase Good Deeds) | ❌ DON’TS (Avoid Sins) |
| Ask for Forgiveness (Istighfar) | DON’T Fight or Argue (even with your siblings!) |
| Increase Tasbeehat and Azkar (Remembering Allah) | DON’T Scold or Use Bad Words |
| Do Voluntary Fasting (like Mondays/Thursdays) | DON’T Treat Mi’raj as a Celebration (Just increase your regular good deeds!) |
| Recite Salawaat (Blessings on the Prophet SAW) | DON’T Do Bid’ah (Innovations not taught by the Prophet) |
Let’s honor the Miraculous Night by protecting the gift of Salah!
📝6. Activities and exercise:
Simple Quiz: Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj and Rajab
Questions:
What does the word “Al-Isra’” refer to in the Night Journey?
- What was the name of the fast, miraculous creature that carried the Prophet (SAW) from Makkah to Jerusalem?
- In which of the Seven Heavens did the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) meet his father, Prophet Adam (AS)?
- What is the name of the boundary in the Heavens that Angel Jibril (AS) could not pass?
- What was the single greatest gift that the Prophet (SAW) brought back for his Ummah from the Mi’raj?
- What was the initial number of prayers commanded by Allah (SWT) before the number was reduced?
- What is the title given to Abu Bakr (RA) because he immediately believed the Prophet’s story?
- What is the one major sin that Allah (SWT) excludes from the general forgiveness granted to the Ummah after the Mi’raj?
- Which of the Four Sacred Months did the Isra’ and Mi’raj take place in?
- Name one recommended ‘Do’ (good practice) that we should increase in the Sacred Month of Rajab.
Isra and Mieraj story (MCQs)
Choose the best answer for each question!
During which difficult period in the Prophet’s life did the Isra’ and Mi’raj take place?
a) The Year of Victory b) The Year of Sorrow c) The Year of Migration d) The Year of Harvest
What was done to the Prophet Muhammad’s heart before the journey began, to prepare him? a) It was filled with honey. b) It was opened and washed with Zamzam water. c) It was given a new shield. d) It was made to fly.
Which holy city did the Prophet (SAW) travel to during the ‘Al-Isra” part of the journey, where he led all the Prophets in prayer? a) Madinah b) Damascus c) Jerusalem (Al-Quds) d) Cairo
When Jibril (AS) offered the Prophet (SAW) two vessels, one with wine and one with milk, which did the Prophet choose? a) Wine b) Water c) Honey d) Milk
Which Prophet did Prophet Muhammad (SAW) meet in the 2nd Heaven, along with Prophet Yahya (AS)? a) Prophet Musa (AS) b) Prophet Isa (AS) c) Prophet Haroon (AS) d) Prophet Yusuf (AS)
Which Prophet strongly advised Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to ask Allah for a reduction in the number of daily prayers? a) Prophet Adam (AS) b) Prophet Ibrahim (AS) c) Prophet Musa (AS) d) Prophet Idris (AS)
What is one of the three great ‘gifts’ brought back from the Mi’raj for the Ummah, besides Salah and Surah Al-Baqarah verses? a) A new book of revelations. b) Forgiveness of major sins (except Shirk). c) A new way of trading. d) The secret to eternal youth.
How did the disbelievers in Makkah react when the Prophet (SAW) first told them about his Night Journey?
a) They immediately believed him. b) They celebrated with him. c) They mocked and ridiculed him. d) They asked him to repeat it.
Which of these is a ‘DON’T’ (something to avoid) during the Sacred Month of Rajab? a) Asking for forgiveness. b) Increasing remembrance of Allah (Dhikr). c) Engaging in fights or arguments. d) Doing voluntary fasting.
What is the number of prayers we pray daily, and what is the reward we receive for them, as confirmed by Allah (SWT)? a) 5 prayers, reward for 10. b) 5 prayers, reward for 50. c) 10 prayers, reward for 5. d) 50 prayers, reward for 5.
Purpose of Our Isra and Mieraj free story for kids:
Every year, as the sacred month of Rajab arrives, we embark on an extraordinary journey with our children in our online classes! We believe in bringing the incredible story of Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj – The Night Journey – to life in a way that is engaging, easy to understand, and deeply meaningful for young hearts.
Through captivating storytelling, interactive activities, thought-provoking worksheets, and fun quizzes, we explore the profound lessons from this miraculous event.
This story isn’t just about a journey through time and space; it’s about Allah’s immense love and support for His Prophet, the importance of Salah (our daily prayers) as a direct gift from Allah, and the power of unwavering faith demonstrated by companions like Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA).
It teaches us about perseverance through hardship, the mercy of Allah, and the unity of all Prophets under Islam.
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