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Laylat al-Qadr 2027: the Night of Decree, date, dua and signs
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. It is the night the Quran was sent down, hidden among the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Surah Al-Qadr
“Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Decree. And what can make you know what the Night of Decree is? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.”
Surah Al-Qadr, 97:1-3The surah continues: “The angels and the Spirit (Jibril) descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace it is until the emergence of dawn” (97:4-5). Read the full Surah Al-Qadr.
Probable dates in 2027
| Night | Begins (at sunset) |
|---|---|
| 21st night | Saturday 27 February 2027 |
| 23rd night | Monday 1 March 2027 |
| 25th night | Wednesday 3 March 2027 |
| 27th night | Friday 5 March 2027 |
| 29th night | Sunday 7 March 2027 |
Calculated from a start of Ramadan on Monday 8 February 2027; see Ramadan 2027.
What to do on Laylat al-Qadr
- Pray: “Whoever prays on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and hoping for reward, his past sins are forgiven” (Sahih al-Bukhari, 1901). See taraweeh.
- Read the Quran, see read the Quran.
- Make dua, especially the dua of ‘Aishah, and ask forgiveness (tawbah).
- Do dhikr and give charity.
- Perform i‘tikaf (retreat) at the mosque if you can.
See also the dua of the last ten nights.
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You may be wondering…
When is Laylat al-Qadr in 2027?
It is sought in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan (Sahih al-Bukhari, 2017). In 2027, the 27th night, often favoured, would begin on Friday 5 March 2027 in the evening. The other odd nights begin around 27 February and 1, 3 and 7 March in the evening.
What dua should be said on Laylat al-Qadr?
‘Aishah asked the Prophet ﷺ what to say if she found this night. He answered: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni, “O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me” (At-Tirmidhi, 3513).
What are the signs of Laylat al-Qadr?
According to the hadiths, it is a calm and serene night, neither hot nor cold, and the sun rises the next morning without strong rays, like a pale disc (Sahih Muslim, 762).
Why is it called the Night of Decree?
Al-Qadr means both decree (the destinies of the year are set out in detail, 44:4) and value: it is the night of the highest worth, the one in which the Quran began to be revealed.
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