The 27th night of Ramadan is believed by most Muslims around the world to be the night of Laylatul Qadr, also known as the Night of Power in Islam. Though most Scholars do believe this, the exact date of the Night of Power is unknown and believed to fall on one of the last 10 odd nights of Ramadan - 21, 23, 25, 27 or 29.
Scholars believe that it is the very fact that the exact date is unknown that gives this night its special power and significance. Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi wrote: “God has concealed this night from the ummah so that they may strive in seeking it and performing worship throughout the month in the hopes of catching it.”
However, due to the fact that the exact night of Laylatul Qadr isn’t known, many align Laylatul Qadr to the 27th of Ramadan as a focus for prayer, giving charity and all other good deeds.
It can be seen through various hadiths that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) has said there are many signs to look out for during the last 10 nights of Ramadan in an attempt to align the intensity of your Laylatul Qadr prayers with what you believe to be the actual Night of Power. A few of the signs that you want to look out for are that the night will be calm and peaceful - not too hot and not too cold. The moon should be strong in the sky, but without rays and not disturbed by any shooting stars. Finally, as night gives way to the day when the sun rises, it will appear as a complete disk with no beams of light.
The last ten nights of Laylatul Qadr 2026 are expected to begin on Sunday 8th March, concluding on Wednesday 17th March 2026. This would mean that the night of the 27th Ramadan 2026 would fall on Monday 15th March, though this would entirely depend on the confirmed sighting of the moon.
Whether the night of Laylatul Qadr falls on the night of the 27th of Ramadan or any other night, the Night of Power commemorates when Allah (SWT) first revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Jibril (AS).
Allah describes Laylatul Qadr as being better than a thousand months. “The night of al-Qadr is better than a thousand months” [al-Qadr 97:3]. Forgiveness is a significant focus of this worship, and during the night, Muslims are urged to seek ultimate forgiveness from Allah (SWT).
The gateway to heaven is believed to be kept open on this night, making prayers even more valuable. Additionally, performing religious duties such as praying all night at the mosque is believed to earn Muslims extra rewards.
The last ten days of Ramadan hold great significance. Known as the holiest time of the year, it is a chance to benefit from endless blessings. One of the best duas to recite in the last ten nights of Ramadan as told by the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) is:
Allaahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibb al-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
“O Allah, You are the Most forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me.”
It is not just on the 27th of Ramadan, but throughout the last 10 nights of Ramadan, Muslims are urged to spend their nights in prayer, taking strength and power from the darkness, asking for forgiveness, and cleansing themselves of past sins.
UK Islamic Mission have a couple of suggestions on how you can increase your good deeds in the last ten days of Ramadan.
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