The Prophet and the Burāq

By Omar Ibn Salim Al-Maghribi

The celestial steed Burāq-half-earthly, half-divine-has carried the Prophet Muhammad through the most transcendent journey in Islamic tradition: the Isrā and Miʿrāj. But beyond the miracle lies a rich tapestry of spiritual symbolism, mystic philosophy, and visual expression.

In this groundbreaking work, Omar ibn Salim al-Maghribi explores the deeper esoteric meanings of the Prophet's Night Journey, tracing how the Burāq evolved from a vehicle of ascent into a symbol of the soul's journey toward the Divine. Drawing on classical Islamic theology, Sufi metaphysics, and the intricate iconography of Persian, Mughal, and Ottoman miniature art, the book unveils the multilayered interpretations that shaped Islamic spirituality over the centuries.

Combining rigorous scholarship with a profound sensitivity to the mystical dimensions of Islam, The Prophet and the Burāq invites readers to rediscover one of the most enigmatic figures in Islamic imagination-not only as part of prophetic history, but as a timeless symbol of transcendence, beauty, and the human longing for the Divine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCPD8FGF
• ISBN13: 9798231839995
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Omar Ibn Salim Al-Maghribi
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"