Laylat al-Qadr
لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ
Better than a thousand months (Quran 97:3). Seek it in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.
Five Key Odd Nights
The Prophet ﷺ said to seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days. These are the five nights to watch based on the Saudi official Ramadan start of Wed, Feb 18.
Dates calculated from Saudi Arabia officially began Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. — source 1, source 2
The Dua for Laylat al-Qadr
Aisha (RA) asked the Prophet ﷺ: "If I know which night is Laylat al-Qadr, what should I say during it?" He replied with this dua. Make it the cornerstone of your night.
Laylat al-Qadr forgiveness
TirmidhiThe well-known dua for Laylat al-Qadr and the last odd nights.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Bangla
হে আল্লাহ, নিশ্চয়ই আপনি পরম ক্ষমাশীল; আপনি ক্ষমা করতে ভালোবাসেন, তাই আমাকে ক্ষমা করুন।
English
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me.
Recommended Ibadah
A checklist of acts of worship to fill your Qadr night. The night begins at Maghrib and lasts until Fajr — plan your time and pace yourself.
Extra nafl prayers after Isha/Tarawih
Pray at least 2-4 extra raka'at with long qiyam and sujud
Recite Quran
Especially Surah Al-Qadr, Surah Al-Mulk, and Surah Ya-Sin
Make abundant dua
Pour your heart out — dua is the essence of worship
Seek forgiveness (istighfar)
Repeat Astaghfirullah and the master dua of istighfar
Give charity / sadaqah
Even a small amount — charity on Qadr night is multiplied
Dhikr and tasbeeh
SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar — fill the night with remembrance
Send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad — increase blessings and light in your night
Important Duas for the Night
Beyond the main Qadr dua, keep these powerful supplications on your tongue throughout the night. Each one is from the Quran or authentic Sunnah.
Steadfast heart
Quran 3:8Useful in the last ten nights when asking for guidance and firmness.
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ
Bangla
হে আমাদের রব, আপনি আমাদের হিদায়াত দেওয়ার পর আমাদের হৃদয়কে বক্র করে দেবেন না, এবং আপনার পক্ষ থেকে আমাদেরকে রহমত দান করুন। নিশ্চয়ই আপনিই পরম দাতা।
English
Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from Yourself. Indeed, You are the Bestower.
Repentance and relief
Quran 21:87One of the strongest duas for distress, tawbah, and turning back to Allah.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
Bangla
আপনি ছাড়া কোনো উপাস্য নেই। আপনি পবিত্র। নিশ্চয়ই আমি জালিমদের অন্তর্ভুক্ত ছিলাম।
English
There is no god except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.
Mercy and forgiveness
Quran 23:118A short dua for humility, repentance, and Allah's mercy.
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Bangla
হে আমার রব, ক্ষমা করুন, দয়া করুন; আর আপনিই দয়াশীলদের মধ্যে শ্রেষ্ঠ।
English
My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and You are the best of the merciful.
Acceptance of worship
Quran 2:127A strong dua after fasting, qiyam, sadaqah, and any act of worship.
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Bangla
হে আমাদের রব, আমাদের পক্ষ থেকে কবুল করুন। নিশ্চয়ই আপনি সর্বশ্রোতা, সর্বজ্ঞ।
English
Our Lord, accept from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Good in dunya and akhirah
Quran 2:201A comprehensive Quranic dua that stays relevant all Ramadan long.
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Bangla
হে আমাদের রব, আমাদেরকে দুনিয়াতে কল্যাণ দিন, আখিরাতে কল্যাণ দিন এবং আগুনের শাস্তি থেকে রক্ষা করুন।
English
Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Recommended Quran Reading
Surahs especially connected to Laylat al-Qadr and the blessings of the night. Tap to read on Quran.com.
Learning Resources
Deepen your understanding of Laylat al-Qadr and the last ten nights with these trusted educational sources.