The night journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Jerusalem is called?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Islamic Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General, FPSC CSS practice.
The question is: “The night journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Jerusalem is called?”
The accepted answer is B. Isra. Isra refers to the night journey from Masjid al-Haram (Makkah) to Masjid al-Aqsa (Jerusalem). Mi'raj refers to the subsequent ascension to the heavens. Both are commemorated together as Isra and Mi'raj.
- A. Hijrah
Why not A: Hijrah is the migration to Madinah.
- B. Isra ✓
- C. Mawlid
Why not C: Mawlid refers to the birth of the Prophet.
- D. Miraj only
Why not D: Mi'raj is the ascension to the heavens; Isra is the journey to Jerusalem.
Correct answer
B. Isra
Explanation
Isra refers to the night journey from Masjid al-Haram (Makkah) to Masjid al-Aqsa (Jerusalem). Mi'raj refers to the subsequent ascension to the heavens. Both are commemorated together as Isra and Mi'raj.
Source: Quran 17:1; Seerah literature
Tags: Seerah, Quran
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, FPSC CSS
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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