*Snow is a favour…*

Here in the UK we are experiencing snow alhamdullilah,
Our teacher, Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad reminds us in the following sohbet that this kind of change in creation carryies a divine purpose, i.e. descent in the form of rain and snow is an *opportunity for showing gratitude to Allah* and what appears to us as hardship is in fact a mercy…Through gratitude, Mawlana is helping us to recognise the barakah that is descending on us from the heavens… insha’Allah

“Rain and snow are given to us as presents by the Power of Allah. They are a great favour. Snow is baraqah. Our Holy Prophet ﷺ said an Angel descends with every snowflake. When Allah sends favours they don’t fall all at once but come down with Angels one by one. With rain, every drop comes with an Angel and goes back but with snow it is not like this. Every Angel comes down as baraqah and stays on the earth. Therefore *snow is a big baraqah and a big favour.* insha’Allah *may we appreciate this favour and make Shukr to Allah.* People should make Shukr, they shouldn’t look at snow as trouble. It is a big favour. If you make Shukr to Allah you will see its benefit but if you don’t make Shukr for a favour you will be deprived of it. *Baraqah is for the ones who make Shukr.*

Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil

Assalamu alaikum wr wb,

*🌹Laylatul Israʾ Miʿraj, the Night of Ascension🌹*

InsyaAllah, following Mawlanaق’s calendar, *tomorrow, 15th January 2026, after Maghrib,* marks the blessed Night of Ascension, Israʾ Miʿraj.

On this night, Allah (swt) honoured His Beloved Prophet ﷺ with a journey in which he was shown the realities of creation: *the Hereafter, Paradise and Hell, the seven Heavens, al-ʿArsh, and the Divine signs of his Lord, in a manner known only to Allah Almighty.*

No other creation was granted what was granted to the Prophet ﷺ on this night. It was a pure act of Divine honour and generosity, a Divine gift bestowed upon the Sultan of all Prophets ﷺ.

For this reason, *Laylatul Israʾ Miʿraj is a night of miracles, mercy, and immense opening.*

_“The events that took place on this night, perhaps it would take thousands of years for them to happen, but they happened in only two hours of this world’s time._

*_Allah opened up time and place for our Holy Prophet ﷺ, and he saw it all and returned with ikram (gifts). And those who love our Holy Prophet ﷺ are also given from those gifts on this night.*”_

*— Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق🌹*

*Thursday, 15 January / 26 Rajab*
*Night of Israʾ Miʿraj*

This year, the Night of Israʾ Miʿraj coincides with the blessed night of Friday, adding to its virtue and honour.

Below are the recommended practices for this blessed night, to be performed according to one’s ability:

① Make Intention for seclusion
② Complete the Adab of Tariqah
③ Recite Grandshaykh’s Duʿa al-Ma’thur
④ Khatam Khwajagan
⑤ Mawlid Nabi
⑥ Perform Tasbih Prayer
⑦ Perform Shukr Prayer with Duʿa Qunut
⑧ Perform the Israʾ Miʿraj Prayer
⑨ Complete the 30 rakaʿat Rajab Prayer (if not yet completed)
⑩ Close with Ihda and Surah Al-Fatiha
⑪ Night Vigil with istighfar and heartfelt duʿas

*Friday, 16 January / 27 Rajab*
*Day of Israʾ Miʿraj*

① Sunnah Fasting
② Recite 1,000× Surah Al-Ikhlas throughout the day
③ Sunnah prayer after Zuhur, taught by Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir Jilaniق, as practised by Sayyidina ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbasر

Additional Practices:
④ Qurban and feeding the poor
⑤ On the last Friday of Rajab, recite *35 times* during the Jumu‘ah Khutbah, while the khatib is standing on the minbar:
*Ahmadur Rasulullah, Muhammadur Rasulullah*

Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق reminded us:
_*“During holy nights and holy days, more lights are available to us, because holy nights and days are different from ordinary nights. That is why it is very important for every believer, young or old, to take more care of the soul and not to waste these times.”_🌹*

May we strive to be among those who recognise the value of these times and do not allow them to pass in heedlessness.

May Allah (swt) grant us presence of heart on this blessed night, accept from us what we bring sincerely, and cover our shortcomings with His mercy.

May He (swt) return us from this night closer to Him than when we entered it. Ameen! 🤲🏼

*⚠️Dates may vary according to local moon sighting. Please follow your local authority where applicable.*

⚠️The Night of Ascension falls on the night of the 26th of Rajab, beginning after Maghrib on the 26th, *not the 27th.*

🌹For the *full Guide* to Laylatul Israʾ Miʿraj, please visit our website:

*https://sufihub.com/guide-to-israʾ-miʿraj/*

Wassalam.