When is Al-Isra Wal Mi'raj?
Al Isra al Miraj is around Friday, 16 January 2026 corresponding to 27 Rajab 1447 AH, though local moon-sighting may shift a day either way.
Al-Isra wal Miʿraj marks the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and his Ascension through the heavens. In 2026, the observance is expected around Friday, 16 January (27 Rajab 1447 AH), with a one-day variation possible based on local moon-sighting.
Islamic sources describe travel by night to Al-Masjid al-Aqsa, leading earlier prophets in prayer, and an ascent through the heavens. The five daily prayers were then prescribed, anchoring the daily rhythm of Muslim worship.
How to observe Al-Isra wal Miʿraj
There is no ritual exclusively legislated for this night. Common practices include:
Extra night prayer and Qur’an recitation
Reflection on Qur’an 17:1 and related commentary
Learning circles and talks at the mosque
Private supplication for oneself, family and the ummah
Charitable giving according to one’s means
Al Isra al Miraj is around Friday, 16 January 2026 corresponding to 27 Rajab 1447 AH, though local moon-sighting may shift a day either way.
It refers to the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem (Al-Isra) and his Ascension through the heavens (Al-Miʿraj).
It highlights the Prophet’s unique journey and the establishment of the five daily prayers, a central act of worship in Islam.
Voluntary fasting is permissible generally. Many scholars caution against assigning special status to this specific date without strong evidence.
Practices vary. Some communities hold talks or reflection gatherings; others prefer simple remembrance without formal celebration.
Qur’an 17:1 mentions a journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque to show Divine signs.
Reports place the Ascension after reaching Jerusalem, where the Prophet led earlier prophets in prayer.
الإسراء والمعراج; common English renderings include Al-Isra wal Miʿraj, Lailat al-Miʿraj and Shab-e-Miʿraj.
