The Rites of the Night of the Mi‘raj Are Not Established

Question

(1) Among us, on the night of the Mi‘raj several things are done in particular, which are mentioned here; kindly make clear what in them is correct and what is not. On this night some sweets are distributed on behalf of the mosque, and lamps are lit beyond need. (2) On this night the imam or someone else is asked to give a speech, after which people occupy themselves with nafl prayers.

Answer

(1, 2) Performing nafl prayers is correct and rewarding on any night; but there is no authentic hadith for an increase of reward in performing them on the night of the Mi‘raj. Nor is arranging a speech established. Lighting extra lamps is extravagance (israf), the prohibition of which is explicitly mentioned. The distribution of tabarruk (a blessed morsel)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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