The miʿrāj is the Prophet Muhammad’s ascent, following his night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem, through the seven heavens, meeting earlier prophets, to the divine presence. Sufis read it as the model of the soul’s ascent; Abū Yazīd and others described their own spiritual ascensions.
Miʿrāj
The Prophet’s night ascension through the seven heavens to the presence of God.
Also: Miraj, ascension