Laylatul Qadr 2027, the Night of Power, is expected to fall on one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan, with the 27th night most likely on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027 in the UK. It is the holiest night of the year, a night the Qur’an calls better than a thousand months. Worship and charity on this night carry reward beyond measure, so this is the night to pray, make du’a, and give your Zakat or Sadaqah through Human Concern UK so your good deed may land on the night that is better than eighty years of worship.
For Muslims across the United Kingdom, from London and Birmingham to Bradford, Leicester, Glasgow and Manchester, Laylatul Qadr is the peak of Ramadan. Mosques fill for night prayer, families wake for Qiyam, and many spend the final nights in i’tikaf, hoping to catch this single blessed night.
Laylatul Qadr 2027 is expected within the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan, which begin on the evening of Saturday 27 February 2027. The 27th night, most commonly linked with Laylatul Qadr, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027.
An Islamic night begins at sunset, not at midnight. So the 27th night starts after Maghrib on the 26th day of fasting and lasts until Fajr. If you plan to worship, be ready before sunset rather than late in the night.
| Night of Ramadan | Expected Date (evening of) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
These dates depend on the sighting of the moon and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local mosque or hilal committee.
Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power or Night of Decree, is the night on which Allah first revealed the Qur’an. It is the single most valuable night of the entire year. Allah says, “Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night” (Ad-Dukhan 44:3), and He named a whole surah after this night.
In Surah Al-Qadr, Allah describes the night in full. He says the Qur’an was sent down on it, that it is better than a thousand months, that the angels and the Spirit descend by their Lord’s permission for every matter, and that it is peace until the break of dawn (Al-Qadr 97:1 to 97:5). Few passages in the Qur’an give a single night such honour.
Laylatul Qadr is better than a thousand months because Allah has multiplied its reward beyond normal measure. Allah says, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months” (Al-Qadr 97:3). A thousand months is more than eighty three years, longer than most lifetimes.
This means sincere worship on this one night can outweigh a lifetime of worship. A single prayer, a single du’a, or a single act of charity given on Laylatul Qadr may carry more reward than the same act repeated for decades. That is why Muslims put so much effort into these nights.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also gave a direct promise of forgiveness. He said that whoever stands in prayer on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and hope for reward will have their past sins forgiven (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim). Sincerity is the key. The reward is tied to faith and to seeking Allah alone.
The exact night of Laylatul Qadr is kept hidden as a mercy, so that Muslims worship across all the last ten nights rather than only one. The Prophet ﷺ told his companions to seek it in the odd nights of the last ten (Sahih al-Bukhari).
The wisdom is clear. If a person worships sincerely on every odd night, they will not miss Laylatul Qadr, and they gain the reward of all those nights along the way. Treating each odd night as if it could be the night is the safest and most rewarding approach.
Islamic teachings describe a few signs of Laylatul Qadr, though only Allah knows for certain which night it is. The clearest authentic sign appears the morning after.
Because these signs are usually noticed only after the night has passed, they cannot help you plan. The practical lesson is simple. Do not wait for a sign. Worship on every odd night.
The best acts on Laylatul Qadr are night prayer, du’a, recitation of the Qur’an, and charity. Together they help you seek forgiveness and draw closer to Allah on the most rewarding night of the year.
Stand in voluntary night prayer, including Tahajjud, with focus and calm. The Prophet’s promise of forgiveness is tied to standing in prayer on this night with faith and hope for reward.
Ask Allah for forgiveness, mercy, and guidance for yourself, your family, and the Ummah. Prepare your most important du’as in advance so you can pour out your heart without searching for words.
Read and reflect on the book that was first revealed on this very night. Even a small daily portion, read with understanding, keeps you connected to the reason this night is so honoured.
Spend time in spiritual retreat in the mosque if you are able. The Prophet ﷺ observed i’tikaf in the last ten nights every year (Sahih al-Bukhari). Even a short retreat over a weekend protects your focus.
Increase your Sadaqah and Zakat, and schedule your giving across the odd nights so a donation may land on Laylatul Qadr. Charity on this night carries reward that no ordinary night can match.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, a short du’a to say on this night when she asked what to recite if she found Laylatul Qadr (Jami at-Tirmidhi, graded sahih).
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
Translation
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.
Repeat this du’a often through the last ten nights.
Giving charity on Laylatul Qadr is one of the surest ways to benefit from the night, because your reward may be multiplied by the night that is better than a thousand months. Allah compares charity to a single seed that grows into seven ears, each holding a hundred grains, and He multiplies it further for whom He wills (Al-Baqarah 2:261).
Because no one knows the exact night, a simple plan works best. Decide your charity before the last ten nights begin, then spread your giving across each odd night. That way your Sadaqah reaches a family in need even on a night when you are asleep, unwell, or deep in worship.
Through initiatives such as Sadaqah and Zakat, your giving through Human Concern UK helps provide food, clean water, medical care, and education to vulnerable families in the communities we serve
Laylatul Qadr 2027 is expected on one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan. The 27th night, most commonly associated with it, is expected on the evening of Friday 5 March 2027, subject to the moon sighting.
No. The 27th night is the most widely observed, but the Prophet ﷺ told Muslims to seek Laylatul Qadr across all the odd nights of the last ten. Worshipping on every odd night is the safest way not to miss it.
It is called the Night of Power because it is the night the Qur’an was first revealed and the night the angels descend by Allah’s permission. The Qur’an calls it better than a thousand months.
The clearest authentic sign is that the sun rises the next morning with a soft, clear light and no strong rays (Sahih Muslim). Narrations also describe the night itself as calm and peaceful.
The most recommended du’a is “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni,” meaning “O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.”
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