Miraj Night, the Night of Hope, Purification and Brotherhood.
The night when a person sets out on a new path with their heart, purifies their soul, and gains awareness of drawing closer to their Lord.
The Night of Ascension (Miraj) is not merely a remembrance for the Islamic world; it is an exceptional night when the heart embarks on a new path, the soul is purified, and awareness of drawing closer to God is gained. This blessed night shows believers the path of patience, submission, and compassion. As the Africa Platform, we consider it our responsibility to keep the profound meaning of the Night of Ascension alive not only with words but also with kindness, sharing, and brotherhood.
The Ascension is a divine message following hardship, a spiritual journey from darkness to light. This journey has been a source of hope for humanity in every era. Today, the deprivations experienced in different parts of the world, especially in Africa, remind us even more strongly of the message of this night: You are not alone.
The Message of the Ascension: Ascension Begins in the Heart
The Ascension is not just an ascension to heaven. The real ascension takes place in a person's conscience, morality, and compassion. This night is a time when selfishness is abandoned, sharing increases, and resentments are forgiven.
As the Africa Platform, we believe that:
Setting a table,
A child's smile,
A mother's prayer rising to the heavens—that is the true Miraj.
A person rises by sharing what they have. Their heart lightens and their soul is purified as they share what they possess with others. The Night of Ascension is a divine opportunity given to us to re-embrace this awareness.
The Miraj in Africa: Where Hope Reaches
In many regions of Africa, people struggle to access basic necessities. In these areas where access to water, food, and healthcare is limited, the meaning of these spiritual nights is experienced much more deeply. The Night of Ascension there is not just a night of worship; it is a moment of solidarity awaited with hope.
The Africa Platform's work in the field aims to keep the spirit of this night alive. The tables set, the food shared, the prayers offered; even though they are kilometers apart, they connect our hearts. Because we believe that goodness knows no boundaries.
A Morsel, A Prayer, A Hope
Every act of charity performed on the Night of Ascension is not merely material support. It is also:
A child looking to the future with hope,
A family feeling they are not alone,
A community gaining faith in rising again.
The approach of the Africa Platform is based on an understanding that centers human dignity. Every effort is based on mutual trust, transparency, and sincerity. Because we know that goodness only grows with trust.
The Night of Ascension and Our Responsibility
This blessed night teaches us not only to worship but also to take responsibility. Spreading justice, mercy, and sharing on Earth rests on the shoulders of each of us.
On the Night of Ascension, we should ask ourselves these questions:
Have we cleansed our hearts of resentment?
Can we see those in need?
Can we touch the lives of others with what we have?
As the Africa Platform, we strive to answer these questions through action. Because our faith is not just a feeling that remains in words; It is an attitude reflected in life.
The Blessing of Sharing, the Power of Prayer
Miraj Night is a night when prayers ascend to the heavens. However, it should not be forgotten that prayers are sometimes our hands. A bowl of water, a plate of food, a warm greeting… Each of these is a manifestation of a prayer.
Every morsel placed on a table in Africa carries the blessing of this night. Prayers offered together build invisible bridges between geographies. The name of these bridges is brotherhood.
The Africa Platform's Understanding of Miraj
The Africa Platform builds all its work on humanitarian and spiritual values. Miraj Night is one of the times when these values are felt most strongly.
On this night, we aim to: Multiply hope, Unite hearts, and Make goodness permanent. What is important for us is that every effort is made with sincere intention and in a manner befitting human dignity.
Rising Together is Possible
Miraj is not a journey undertaken alone. This path gains meaning when walked together. As the Africa Platform, we walk this path together with our volunteers, supporters, and everyone who is with us in their prayers.
Every contribution, every good intention, every prayer is a part of this great journey. The Night of Ascension reminds us of this:
We rise together, we heal together.
The Lasting Impressions of the Night of Ascension
The impact of this blessed night should not be limited to just one night. What is truly important is to be able to live a life that is:
More sensitive,
More compassionate,
More responsible,
after the Night of Ascension.
The Africa Platform aims to carry this understanding to every day of the year. Because the true lamp is the light that burns in the heart.
With prayer, with hope, with brotherhood…
May the Night of Ascension be a means for the acceptance of prayers, the purification of hearts, and the illumination of paths. We wish for a future where goodness, compassion, and brotherhood multiply in Africa, in Turkey, and everywhere in the world.
As the Africa Platform, we hope that all the prayers offered on this blessed night will be answered as goodness on earth.
Happy Miraj Night!