Laylat al-Qadr 2026

What Is Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power)?

Laylat al-Qadr is the night in which the Qur’an was first revealed, a night so blessed that worship in it is worth more than a thousand months. Allah describes it in Surah al-Qadr as a night of peace until the break of dawn, when the angels descend by His permission with every matter. For Muslims, it is the greatest night of the year, a unique opportunity to seek forgiveness, mercy, and a fresh beginning.

This night is a chance to draw closer to Allah through prayer, Qur’an, dua, and sincere repentance. Many people carry the weight of past mistakes, worries about the future, and unfulfilled hopes; Laylat al-Qadr is a time to lay all of that before Allah, knowing that He is the One who hears and responds.

When Is Laylat al-Qadr in 2026?

The exact night of Laylat al-Qadr is hidden, but the Prophet ﷺ taught us to seek it in the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd-numbered nights. In 2026, depending on the start of Ramadan in Canada, these last ten nights are expected to fall roughly in late February into early March, with the likely odd nights being around the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th nights of Ramadan.

Because there are differences in local moonsighting and calculation methods, the specific Gregorian dates may differ slightly between communities. It is best to follow your local mosque or Islamic authority for the confirmed start of Ramadan and its last ten nights, then treat every one of those nights—especially the odd ones—as a precious opportunity.

How to Prepare Your Heart and Schedule

Making the most of Laylat al-Qadr starts before the night itself. A few intentional steps can help you arrive at those last ten nights ready, rather than overwhelmed or distracted.

• Clarify your intentions: Ask Allah to grant you the blessing of witnessing Laylat al-Qadr and to accept your worship throughout Ramadan.

• Lighten your schedule: Where possible, reduce non-essential commitments in the last ten nights so you have more energy for prayer and Qur’an.

• Plan your worship: Decide in advance how you will divide your night between salah, Qur’an recitation, dhikr, and dua, even if it is a simple, realistic plan.

• Prepare your duas: Write down specific duas for your faith, family, community, and the Ummah, so you can make them with presence and focus.

Even if you cannot stay awake the entire night, setting aside a focused portion—before Fajr, after Taraweeh, or whenever you are most alert—can make a meaningful difference.

Acts of Worship for the Night of Power

On Laylat al-Qadr, focus on sincere, repeatable acts of worship rather than chasing perfection. Some of the most beloved acts include:

• Extra prayers (nawafil): Pray additional units of night prayer, even if they are short and simple.

• Qur’an recitation: Read with reflection, even a few pages, asking Allah to open your heart to His words.

• The special dua of Laylat al-Qadr: “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni” (O Allah, You are Pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me).

• Dhikr and istighfar: Fill your tongue with remembrance of Allah, salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ, and seeking forgiveness.

If you are caring for children, working shifts, or managing health challenges, remember that even short, sincere moments of worship—ten focused minutes of dua, a few rak‘ahs of prayer, or silent dhikr while you work—can carry immense reward.

Connecting Laylat al-Qadr to Local Giving

Laylat al-Qadr is not only about personal worship; it is also a powerful time to give. The Prophet ﷺ was described as especially generous in Ramadan, giving more than the strong, unrestrained wind. Many Muslims choose the last ten nights to give Zakat and Sadaqah, hoping that their charity will fall on Laylat al-Qadr and be multiplied in reward.

In Canada, your giving can support Muslims who are struggling with poverty, food insecurity, unstable housing, and the challenges of starting over as newcomers or refugees. Through National Zakat Foundation Canada, your Zakat and Sadaqah stay local, reaching families, seniors, students, and parents in urgent need across the country. Scheduling your donations or automating them across the last ten nights is one way to ensure that your generosity is spread out and may coincide with Laylat al-Qadr.

This Ramadan 2026, seek Laylat al-Qadr with a present heart, a busy tongue in dhikr, and hands that give generously—so that your Night of Power becomes a source of mercy for you and for your community.

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