"The Mirâj nâmeh is a mystical legend describing the marvelous or apocalyptical visions that marked the stages of that miraculous ascension in the course of which ... the founder of Islam reached the Throne of God ... fifteenth-century manuscript ... decorated with sixty-one ... illuminations"--Dustjacket.

The tales of the mi'raj describe the prophet Muhammad's journey through the heavens, his encounters with prophets and angels, and his visit to heaven and hell. The tales are among Islam's most popular, appearing in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish literature, and in later adaptations throughout the Muslim world. Often serving as narratives designed to promote the worldview of particular Muslim groups, the tales were also a means for communities to construct rules of normative behavior and ritual practices, and were used to assert the superiority of Islam over other religions. The essays in this collection discuss the formation of this narrative, the mi'raj as a missionary text, its various adaptations, its application to esoteric thought, and its use in performance and ritual. -- Book jacket.

Explore the intricate relationship between Mahometanism (Islam) and prophecy in "Mahometanism in its Relation to Prophecy" by Ambrose Lisle Phillipps. Written in the 1850s, this classic historical work offers readers a comprehensive insight into the beliefs and practices of Islam in relation to biblical prophecies. Phillipps's profound understanding of religious texts and history makes this a must-read for those interested in the interplay between religion and prophecy.