Laylat al-Qadr 2026 — The Night of Power
When is Laylat al-Qadr 1447? Dates, significance, and how to worship on the holiest night of the year
Laylat al-Qadr is 11 days away
The last 10 nights of Ramadan have begun — seek the Night of Power on every odd night
27th Night of Ramadan 1447
Saturday, 28 March 2026
(Most commonly observed night)
until the 27th Night of Ramadan
When is Laylat al-Qadr 2026?
The exact night is unknown. Seek it on the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan:
| Ramadan Night | Gregorian Date | Hijri Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21th night | Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 21 Ramadan 1447 | |
| 23th night | Tuesday, 24 March 2026 | 23 Ramadan 1447 | |
| 25th night | Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 25 Ramadan 1447 | |
| 27th night | Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 27 Ramadan 1447 | Most observed |
| 29th night | Monday, 30 March 2026 | 29 Ramadan 1447 |
Dates based on Umm al-Qura calendar. Actual dates may vary by 1 day depending on local moon sighting.
What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Laylat al-Qadr (ليلة القدر), meaning the “Night of Power” or “Night of Decree,” is the most sacred night in Islam. It commemorates the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel).
The Quran declares that worship on this single night is better than a thousand months (over 83 years) of worship. This makes it the most spiritually valuable night of the entire Islamic year.
- The night when the Quran was first revealed
- Worship on this night equals more than 83 years of worship
- Angels descend to earth, including Jibreel (Gabriel)
- Peace prevails until the emergence of dawn
- Falls on one of the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan
Surah Al-Qadr (97) — Verses 1-5
إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ ﴿١﴾ وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ ﴿٢﴾ لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ ﴿٣﴾ تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ وَالرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ ﴿٤﴾ سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ ﴿٥﴾
1. We have indeed sent it down on the Night of Qadr.
2. And how would you comprehend what the Night of Qadr truly is?
3. The Night of Qadr surpasses a thousand months in virtue.
4. On that night, the angels and the Spirit descend, by the leave of their Lord, with every divine decree.
5. It is a night of peace, lasting until the break of dawn.
Interpretive paraphrase — not a formal translation. Refer to a published translation for scholarly use.
How to Worship on Laylat al-Qadr
Night Prayer (Qiyam al-Layl)
Stand in prayer throughout the night. Pray Tahajjud and extra voluntary prayers with long recitation.
Quran Recitation
Read and reflect on the Quran — the very Book revealed on this blessed night.
Dua (Supplication)
Make heartfelt dua. The Prophet (PBUH) taught: “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni.”
Dhikr & Istighfar
Engage in remembrance of Allah and seek His forgiveness throughout the night.
Charity (Sadaqah)
Give generously — charity given on Laylat al-Qadr is multiplied in its reward.
I’tikaf (Seclusion)
Seclude yourself in the mosque for the last 10 days of Ramadan, following the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).
The Dua for Laylat al-Qadr
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
“O Allah, You are pardoning and love to pardon, so pardon me.”
— Narrated by Tirmidhi & Ibn Majah
Laylat al-Qadr in Different Languages
ليلة القدر
العربية
Kadir Gecesi
Türkçe
Lailatul Qadr
Bahasa Indonesia
شب قدر
اردو
شب قدر
فارسی
Nuit du Destin
Français
Signs of Laylat al-Qadr
Based on authentic hadith, the signs of Laylat al-Qadr include:
- The night is calm, peaceful, and serene — neither too hot nor too cold
- The sun rises the next morning without strong rays, appearing pale and without its usual radiance
- A sense of tranquility and spiritual ease pervades the atmosphere
- The moon appears like half a plate (as described in some narrations)
Note: These signs are observational and confirmed after the night has passed. Muslims should worship on all odd nights regardless.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laylat al-Qadr 2026 (ليلة القدر) falls during the last 10 nights of Ramadan 1447 AH. The most commonly observed date is the 27th night of Ramadan, corresponding to Saturday, 28 March 2026. Also known as the Night of Power, Night of Decree, Kadir Gecesi, Lailatul Qadr, Shab-e-Qadr, and Malam Lailatul Qadr, this page provides the exact dates, countdown, significance, Quranic references, recommended acts of worship, and the special dua for Laylat al-Qadr 2026.