
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expresses hope that the observance of the Al Isra Wal Mi’raj will encourage unity and perseverance within the nation. On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Marcos joined the Muslim-Filipino group in commemorating Al Isra Wal Mi’raj, or the Night time Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad. Marcos likewise underscored the importance of the event and the values it represents for Muslims. PNA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hope that the observance of the Al Isra Wal Mi’raj will encourage unity and perseverance within the nation.
On Sunday, Marcos joined the Muslim-Filipino group in commemorating Al Isra Wal Mi’raj, or the Night time Journey and Ascension of Prophet Muhammad.
In an announcement, Marcos underscored the importance of the event and the values it represents for Muslims.
“As you venerate this historic miracle by supplication and prayer, could its essence encourage among the many Muslim devoted the worth of perseverance by hardship and grief,” he mentioned.
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President Marcos described Muhammad’s journey as a testomony to the devoted’s deep dedication to “perceive the importance and objective of their persevering with traditions of religion.”
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“Let this observance additionally function a reminder that success is the reward of diligence and amity, and that sacrifice, persistence, and religion can information us in the direction of realizing our shared objective in constructing a peaceable and progressive nation for all,” he added.
The Al Isra Wal Mi’raj is among the many most revered in Islam, serving as a check of religion for believers and “one of many best indicators and miracles given to the Prophet after the Qur’an.”
It’s acknowledged as a Muslim vacation below Article 169 of Presidential Decree No. 1083 or the Code of Muslim Private Legal guidelines of the Philippines.