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What is the distance reached by one's line of sight, and how long did the journey of Isra and Mi'raj from Mecca to Jerusalem take on the Buraq, which would place its hoof at the extent of its gaze?

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Al-Buraq is a beast mentioned in the Hadith of the Isra' (Night Journey). It was described as being larger than a donkey but smaller than a mule, with its stride reaching the farthest point of its gaze. Its name is derived from barq (lightning) due to its extreme speed or its brilliance. It is exceedingly fast, as evidenced by the Prophet's arrival at Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis) and his return within a single night. There is no specific mention in the religious texts regarding the distance of its gaze or its steps.

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