Prophet Muhammad Stories Little Library

was sleeping near the Kabah. The angel took him on a special animal with wings called Buraq from Makkah to al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. In Al-Aqsa Mosque, the angel Jibril asked the Prophet to lead the prayer. When the Prophet finished, Jibril said to him: “All the Prophets sent by Allah prayed behind you!” Next, the Angel Jibril took the Prophet through the gates of Heaven, where he saw many angels. After that, Jibril showed the Prophet the Seven Heavens, one by one. When he was there, he felt really peaceful. He saw a brilliant light from Allah’s presence that was very special.  If inaction breeds humility, it is better than an action that breeds arrogance.