Shab-e-Qadr Countdown 2026
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What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Laylat al-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr in Urdu/Persian) is the Night of Power or Night of Decree. It is the most sacred night in the Islamic calendar — the night on which the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Cave of Hira. Allah says in the Quran: “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.” (97:3). Worship on this single night is worth more than over 83 years of continuous worship.
Signs and Description
The Prophet ﷺ described Laylat al-Qadr: “It is a calm, peaceful night — neither very hot nor very cold — and the sun on the following morning rises without its usual rays, appearing like a full moon.” (Ibn Khuzaymah). Angels descend to the earth and spread peace throughout the night until dawn. The angels are so numerous that the earth cannot contain them all.
When is Shab-e-Qadr 2026?
Laylat al-Qadr occurs in one of the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan — the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th night. The countdown above targets the 27th of Ramadan, which is the night most commonly associated with Laylat al-Qadr by the majority of scholars based on multiple hadiths. The exact date depends on Ramadan’s start, which is determined by moon sighting. In 2026, Shab-e-Qadr is expected in mid-March.
Why is Laylat al-Qadr in the Last 10 Nights?
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.” (Sahih al-Bukhari). The wisdom in not pinpointing the exact night is to encourage Muslims to worship intensively throughout all 10 nights rather than targeting a single night. The Prophet ﷺ himself would increase his worship, wake his family, and tighten his belt during the last 10 days of Ramadan. He also performed Iʼtikaaf (seclusion in the mosque) during this period.
The Duʿa of Laylat al-Qadr
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Prophet ﷺ: “If I find Laylat al-Qadr, what should I say?” He replied: “Say: Allahumma innaka ʿafuwwun tuhibbul ʿafwa faʿfu ʿanni — O Allah, You are forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.” (Tirmidhi). This short and powerful duʿa captures the essence of the night: seeking Allah’s complete pardon. It should be repeated throughout the night with full presence of heart.
Iʼtikaaf: The Sunnah of the Last 10 Nights
Iʼtikaaf is the practice of secluding oneself in the mosque during the last 10 nights of Ramadan with the exclusive intention of worship. It is an established Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, who never abandoned it. During Iʼtikaaf, one focuses entirely on prayer, Quran, dhikr, and duʿa, disconnecting from worldly distractions to maximise the chance of encountering Laylat al-Qadr. For tracking the start of Ramadan itself, visit our Ramadan countdown.
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