The story begins with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) sleeping in the Masjid al-Haram when he was suddenly awakened by the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel). Jibreel presented the Prophet with a white, winged creature called Buraq, which was said to be faster than any other mode of transportation.
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