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Original fileMuhammad 20
The central figure of Muhammad is depicted with a flaming halo, seated on Buraq, a creature with the body of a horse and a human-like face. He is dressed in a green overcoat and red robes, gesturing with his hands. Surrounding him are numerous angels with large, feathered wings, rendered in a style typical of Persian miniature painting. The background consists of dark blue skies filled with stylized golden clouds (chi clouds) and swirling patterns, emphasizing the celestial setting of the journey.
This image depicts the Isra and Mi'raj, the miraculous night journey and ascension of the Prophet Muhammad as described in the Quran (Surah Al-Isra) and elaborated upon in the Hadith literature. It represents the central Islamic tradition of the Prophet’s encounter with the divine realm.
Quran (Surah 17:1)
The painting illustrates the opening verse of Surah Al-Isra, which references the night journey from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque.
Object
miniature painting
paper
Islamic
Persian
religious
Digital Source
Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
191 × 252 px
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