Ramadan · Last Ten Nights
Laylatul Qadr — Night of Power
The holiest night of the Islamic year, better than a thousand months of worship.
Laylatul Qadr falls in the last ten nights of Ramadan (odd nights). The 27th night of Ramadan 1447 was likely around 16 March 2026; the exact night is hidden — observe all ten nights. Dates subject to moon sighting.
إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةِ ٱلْقَدْرِ وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
"Indeed, We sent the Quran down during the Night of Decree. And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months."
Surah al-Qadr 97:1–3
What is Laylatul Qadr?
Laylatul Qadr — the Night of Power, the Night of Decree, or the Night of Destiny — is the most sacred night in the Islamic calendar. It falls within the last ten nights of Ramadan and marks the anniversary of the night on which the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the cave of Hira.
The Quran describes it as "better than a thousand months" — meaning that worship performed on this single night outweighs over 83 years of worship. Allah's mercy, blessings and forgiveness descend abundantly, and the angels — led by Jibreel (AS) — descend to earth. The night is described as one of peace until the break of dawn.
When Is Laylatul Qadr?
The exact night of Laylatul Qadr is hidden as a mercy — so that Muslims strive throughout the last ten nights of Ramadan rather than worshipping only one night. The Prophet ﷺ said:
"Seek Laylatul Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan."
The odd nights to look for are the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th nights of Ramadan. Many scholars — particularly in the Shafi'i and Hanbali madhabs — consider the 27th night most likely, based on narrations of Ubay ibn Ka'b (RA). For Ramadan 1447 the 27th night was around 16 March 2026 (events table). The safest approach is to observe all ten nights.
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Night of Ramadan
What to Do on Laylatul Qadr
Make dua
Spend the night in sincere supplication. The Prophet ﷺ taught a specific dua for this night (see below).
Recite Quran
Read or listen to as much Quran as you can. Even a few verses with reflection are deeply rewarding.
Pray Qiyam al-Layl
Offer extra voluntary prayers (Tahajjud) after Isha and before Fajr. Even two rak'ahs are valuable.
Make dhikr
Engage in continuous remembrance: SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, Astaghfirullah, La ilaha illAllah.
Give charity
Charity given on Laylatul Qadr has the reward of 83+ years of charity. Even a small amount counts enormously.
I'tikaf
The Prophet ﷺ observed i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) during the last ten nights. If possible, spend extra time in the mosque.
The Dua for Laylatul Qadr
A'ishah (RA) asked the Prophet ﷺ: "If I know which night is Laylatul Qadr, what should I say?" He replied:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni
"O Allah, You are Pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me."
Tirmidhi 3513 · Ibn Majah 3850
Repeat this dua as often as possible throughout all ten nights, alongside your personal supplications.