Buraq

The buraq was described as a white animal, half-mule, half-donkey, with wings on its sides," which is confirmed by this early 16th century illumination, The Night Journey of Muhammad on His Steed, Buraq"

WMAM very very quickly. 2008

The buraq was described as a white animal, half-mule, half-donkey, with wings on its sides," which is confirmed by this early 16th century illumination, The Night Journey of Muhammad on His Steed, Buraq"

Archive 2008-07-01 2008

There is no way that "Barack" can be construed to mean "Buraq" - it's like saying that the word "cot" and the word "cat" have the same meaning in English.

Latest Articles 2008

Do no Muslims actually believe in the Buraq which is certainly part of Muslim tradition?

Boing Boing xeni@xeni.net (Boing Boing Video 2010

During the Miraj the Prophet Mohammed's ascent into paradise, he was led by the angel gabriel and mounted on Buraq, his human-headed horse.

Imagining a Better World 2011

Literalist Jews and Muslims alike locate some of their most important myths here—for example, Abraham's aborted sacrifice of Isaac, and Muhammad's Night Journey from the Kaaba in Mecca on Buraq, his winged horse with a human face.

The City With the Big Ego Paul Levy 2011

According to Muslim lore, it is the place Muhammad tethered Buraq, his great winged steed.

The Memory Palace Mira Bartók 2011

According to Muslim lore, it is the place Muhammad tethered Buraq, his great winged steed.

The Memory Palace Mira Bartók 2011

SINGAPORE -- The Buraq is said to have transported the Prophet Muhammad on his over-night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and back.

A Long Parade of Culture Leaves a Rich Trail in the Art of Sumatra 2010

SINGAPORE -- The Buraq is said to have transported the Prophet Muhammad on his over-night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and back.

A Long Parade of Culture Leaves a Rich Trail in the Art of Sumatra 2010