You mentioned that the prophets do not return to this world, so how is the answer to the story of the Night Journey when he (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed with them?

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, you mentioned (may Allah preserve you) that the prophets do not return to this world, so how is the answer to the story of the Night Journey when the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed with them?

The Shaykh:
This is a barzakh (the interval between death and resurrection) life, my brother, a barzakh life. They did not return to this world; rather, the Messenger saw them. This is specific to the Messenger and is one of his mu'jizah (a prophetic miracle) (peace and blessings be upon him). They appeared to him and prayed with him while they were dead. Yes.

The questioner:
And Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible?

The Shaykh:
When the Messenger went and returned to Makkah, did he go with them or did they remain in Bayt al-Maqdis? Who says this? Yes.