President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday joined the Muslim community in their observance of the Isra Wal Mi’raj, The Night journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad.

“As one of the most celebrated events in Islam, The Night journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) gives a perfect picture of the rewards that our Muslim brothers and sisters may reap by having faith in the All-Hearing and All-Seeing Allah,” President Marcos said in his message.

“More than that, the narrative also magnifies the glory and might of Allah who revealed, during this difficult and perilous journey, the virtue of pursuing righteousness and the incomparable prize that await us when we remain true and devoted to our faith and our convictions.”

President Marcos stressed that such event is a source of strength that they can hold on to in difficult circumstances.

“Through these, we are forged to become not only living witnesses of our faith but also Allah’s agents of transformation and renewal here on Earth,” he said.

“Let this occasion imbue us with increased courage and optimism as we collectively face and transform the future of our nation to be more peaceful, inclusive, and progressive for all Filipinos to enjoy,” he added.

In Islam, Isra Wal Mi’raj is the night that Prophet Muhammad ascended to the seven stages of heaven and began a miraculous trip from Mecca to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. *PND*