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In the last Ashrah or Ramadan, Laylatul Qadr occurs, which is known as a night of decree and power. It is believed that Laylatul Qadr is greater than all other days and nights. It is the night when the Holy Quran was completely revealed to the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) for the first time.

It is also believed that a single act of virtue comes with additional or multiple rewards in Ramadan or Laylatul Qadr. Muslims Ummah from all over the world celebrates this night with great devotion and zeal. This night is considered a way to draw closeness to Allah and avail His pardon. This article is a detailed account of Laylatul Qadr. So, let’s start understanding the virtues of Laylatul Qadr before it happens in 2026:

Laylatul Qadr in the Holy Quran and Hadith?

The importance of Laylatul Qadr is promoted in the light of the Holy Quran and Hadith. Allah (SWT) narrated in the Holy Quran that Laylatul Qadr is greater than thousands of months:

"Indeed, ˹it is˺ We ˹Who˺ sent this ˹Quran˺ down on the Night of Glory. And what will make you realize what the Night of Glory is? The Night of Glory is better than a thousand months. That night the angels and the ˹holy˺ spirit descend, by the permission of their Lord, for every ˹decreed˺ matter. It is all peace until the break of dawn." (97:1-5)

A debate arises about the exact time and night for Laylatul Qadr. However, the Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) guided the Muslim Ummah that the Laylatul Qadr comes in the last ten nights of Ramadan. It is narrated by Hazrat Aisha that:

“Allah's Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him) used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, "Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan." (Sahi Al Bukhari, Book 32, Hadith 6).

Ramadan 2026: When is Laylatul Qadr

As narrated by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Laylatul Qadr occurs in the last ten days of Ramadan. It is also believed that the Laylatul Qadr appears on the odd nights of the last Ashrah of Ramadan. However, many Muslims considered the 27th night of Ramadan as Laylatul Qadr. However, below will be the dates for odd nights for the last Ashrah of Ramadan:

a) 9th March 2026 (21st night)

b) 11th March 2026 (23rd night)

c) 13th March 2026 (25th night)

d) 15th March 2026 (27th night)

e) 17th March 2026 (29th night)

How to Symbolize Laylatul Qadr?

This is the Allah who knows better that when the Laylatul Qadr happens in Ramadan. However, Allah’s Messenger guides us to symbolize and identify Laylatul Qadr in Ramadan. According to the Prophet of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him), the Laylatul Qadr, or the night of power, feels like a calm and pleasant night. He also narrated that the sun, following the night of Power or Laylatul Qadr, rises with no rays.

The Virtues of Laylatul Qadr

There are countless virtues associated with Laylatul Qadr. This is the night that comes with exceptional benefits for the Muslim Ummah. The Islamic scholars recommend not wasting this night but doing as many good deeds as one can. Here is what this night commonly brings for Muslims:

It offers multiple rewards: The night of power, or Laylatul Qadr, is known as a night of rewards. As it is the night greater than a thousand months, it comes with amazing benefits. It is advised to keep worshiping this night to please Allah.

It helps you get Allah’s forgiveness: Laylatul Qadr is considered a night to seek Allah’s forgiveness. Do prayers and Duas to ask forgiveness from Allah.

It is a night of acceptance: Laylatul Qadr is considered a night when your duas are answered and accepted. So, make the most of your duas to Allah.

What to do on the 27th of Ramadan or Laylatul Qadr

Islamic scholars recommend doing good activities on this night to not only please Allah but also get his forgiveness. Here are some suggested things to do on this night of power and blessings:

1) Offer Traweeh: Obviously, the night starts after Iftar, and the first thing you should do is to offer Esha prayer and Traweeh on this night. Attend the Traweeh prayer happily and cheerfully, as it is the last Traweeh of Ramadan. Usually, Traweeh completes on the 27th of Ramadan. However, for the rest of the 2 or 3 fasts of Ramadan, special Traweeh prayers are offered.

2) Attend Khatam Al Quran: On the 27th night of Ramadan, most of the Masajid complete Traweeh and offer Khatam Al Quran. You must attend this Khatam and engage in the special dua of the Khatam Al Quran.

3) Offer Voluntary Prayers: Throughout the country, this practice is followed that many Masajid offer voluntary prayers, including Salat Tasbeeh, Salat al Khair, and other Nawafil prayers.

4) Do Special Dua: A special dua is recommended to be done, in the light of the Hadith, on this special night. Hazrat Aisah said;

"I asked the Messenger of Allah: 'O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night of Qadr, what should I say during it?' He said: 'Say: O Allah, You are pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me."'(Book 5, Hadith 57).

The Arabic translation of this dua is:

“اللْهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُعَنِّي”

“Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee.”

5) Do Itkaf: Usually, Itkaf starts on the 21st Ramadan and lasts until the Shawal or Eid al Fitr moon appears. However, some people who cannot do a ten-day Itkaf due to some reasons may also do a three-day Itkaf from the 27th of Ramadan. If possible, you can start Itkaf before this night.

Give your Donations on Laylatul Qadr

Any good act in Ramadan comes with multiplied results or benefits. This is why we suggest you pay your donations to Noor Thalassemia Foundation in this Ramadan 2026 or Laylatul Qadr. The fund of your donations are used to support poor patients who cannot afford their treatment. With your money, we arrange or manage blood supply, medicines, injections, and other equipment used to treat patients suffering from thalassemia, hemophilia, and other blood disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Laylatul Qadr appear?

The Messenger of Allah (Peace Be Upon Him) guided us that Laylatul Qadr comes in any of the last ten nights of Ramadan. So, treat each night as Laylatul Qadr and offer good deeds on such nights.

When is Laylatul Qadr in Ramadan 2026?

As guided by the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), the night of power, Laylatul Qadr, occurs in the last Asrah of Ramadan. However, many Muslims believed that the 27th night of Ramadan could be Laylatul Qadr. So, the 27th night of Ramadan will be on March 15th, 2026.

How to symbolize Laylatul Qadr?

Allah’s Prophet guides us on how to symbolize the Laylatul Qadr. He said that the Laylatul Qadr appears as a calm and pleasant night. Also, the sun, after Laylatul Qadr, appears without rays.

Activities to do on Laylatul Qadr?

Muslim Scholars suggest doing good things, such as offering prayers, traweeh, nawafil, reciting quran, and giving Sadaqah on Laylatul Qadr.

Is there any Quranic reference to Laylatul Qadr?

Yes, Allah (SWT) mentions the night of Power or Laylatul Qadr in Surah Al Qadr (Quran:97)