Isra and Mi'raj Night 2026: Date, Prayers, and Recommended Worship
Discover the date of Isra and Mi'raj Night 2026 and learn how to observe it with prayers, Quran recitation, and supplications to maximize the blessings of this sacred night.
As Isra and Mi'raj Night approaches, Muslims are keen to know the exact date and the best ways to observe this significant night. On this night, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was miraculously taken from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca to Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, and then ascended to the heavens, where he met the prophets and received the commandment of the five daily prayers for his followers.
According to Egyptian astronomical calculations, Isra and Mi'raj Night 2026 will fall on Thursday, January 15, 2026, corresponding to 27 Rajab 1447 AH, starting from sunset until the dawn of Friday. It is recommended to observe this night with acts of worship such as night prayers, Quran recitation, supplication, seeking forgiveness, and giving charity.
Muslims can recite various recommended supplications during this night, including:
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O Allah, make us among those who remember You with gratitude.
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O Allah, forgive our sins and grant us a good ending.
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O Allah, keep us steadfast in obedience and make us among Your righteous servants.
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O Allah, fill our hearts with light and our souls with peace.
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O Allah, have mercy on our parents and forgive them as they raised us when we were young.
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O Allah, make us among those who listen to words and follow the best of them.
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O Allah, protect us from all evil and avert calamities and worries from us.
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O Allah, grant us beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds.
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O Allah, make us among those who do good to Your servants and love Your Messenger.
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O Allah, grant us a share of Your mercy and forgiveness on this blessed night.
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