Among the recommended practices in the month of Rajab, particularly coinciding with the commemoration of Isra Mi’raj, is to increase supplication and intimate prayer to Allah SWT.
As is known, Isra Mi’raj on 27 Rajab 1447 Hijri is commemorated on Friday, January 16, 2026.
However, some interpret the night of 27 Rajab to begin earlier, on Thursday night leading into Friday, January 15, 2026, so the timing of the commemoration is understood to vary.
Nevertheless, this difference in determining the timing does not diminish the meaning of Rajab as one of the honored months in Islam.
It has been explained regarding the virtue of prayer on the night of 27 Rajab.
“Whoever recites this prayer on the night of 27 Rajab and then asks Allah (to fulfill) his need, his need will be fulfilled by the permission of Allah,” as stated.
The intended prayer is recited specifically on the night of 27 Rajab as a form of hope for one’s needs to be eased. The wording of the prayer is:
اللَهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ بِمُشَاهَدَةِ أَسْرَارِ الْمُحِبِّيْنَ، وَبِالْخَلْوَةِ الَّتِي خَصَّصْتَ بِهَا سَيِّدَ الْمُرْسَلِيْنَ حِيْنَ أَسْرَيْتَ بِهِ لَيْلَةَ السَّابِعِ وَالْعِشْرِيْنَ أَنْ تَرْحَمَ قَلْبِيَ الْحَزِيْنَ وَتُجِيْبَ دَعْوَتِيْ يَا أَكْرَمَ الْأَكْرَمِيْنَ
Allāhumma innī as’aluka bi musyāhadati asrāril muhibbīn, wa bil khalwatil latī khashshashta bihā sayyidal mursalīn hīna asraita bihī lailatas sābi‘i wal ‘isyrīn an tarhama qalbiyal hazīna wa tujība da‘watī yā akramal akramīn.
Meaning: “O Allah, by the greatness of the witnessing of the secrets of the lovers, and by the nobility of the seclusion (khalwat) which You specifically granted to the master of the messengers, when You journeyed him on the night of the 27th, indeed I ask You to have mercy on my sorrowful heart and to answer my supplications, O Most Generous of the generous.”
In an explanation referencing a scholarly opinion, it is mentioned that this prayer holds great benefit for anyone who practices it on the date of 27 Rajab.
“It is said that whoever recites it on the date of 27 Rajab and then mentions his need to Allah, He will grant all his needs, ease his affairs, and revive his heart when people’s hearts have begun to die.”
In addition to increasing supplication, the moment of Isra Mi’raj is also seen as an appropriate time to deepen understanding of the life journey of the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Reading and studying the history of the Messenger is considered to foster love and strengthen the spiritual closeness of the community to the Prophet, in line with the spirit of the Isra Mi’raj commemoration which is rich in meanings of faith and exemplary conduct.
Isra Mi’raj
The Isra and Mi’raj refers to the Islamic belief in the Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem (Isra) and his subsequent ascension through the heavens (Mi’raj). This event, which is believed to have occurred around 621 CE, is commemorated annually on the 27th of Rajab and marks a pivotal moment in Islamic theology, including the commandment for the five daily prayers. While not a physical site, the journey’s destination in Jerusalem is traditionally associated with the location of the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Rajab
“Rajab” does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. It is the name of the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar, considered one of the four sacred months. Historically, it is a time associated with peace, reflection, and, for many Muslims, commemorations such as the Isra’ and Mi’raj (the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey and ascension).
Allah SWT
“Allah SWT” is not a physical place or cultural site, but the Arabic term for God in Islam, meaning “The God” with “SWT” being an honorific abbreviation for “Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala” (Glorified and Exalted is He). It is the central and singular divine entity in Islamic theology, with a history rooted in the Abrahamic tradition as the creator and sustainer of the universe, revealed through the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE.
Prophet Muhammad SAW
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is not a place or cultural site, but the final prophet in Islam. He was born in Mecca around 570 CE and received the first revelations of the Quran at age 40, founding the religion of Islam. His life, teachings (Sunnah), and migration (Hijrah) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE are central to Islamic faith and history.
27 Rajab 1447 Hijri
“27 Rajab 1447 Hijri” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a date in the Islamic calendar. It corresponds to approximately **February 4, 2026** in the Gregorian calendar. In Islamic tradition, Rajab is a sacred month, and the 27th of Rajab is widely observed as **Laylat al-Mi’raj**, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s Night Journey and Ascension to heaven.
Friday, January 16, 2026
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Thursday night leading into Friday, January 15, 2026
The date “Thursday night leading into Friday, January 15, 2026” does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. It is a future date on the Gregorian calendar, notable only for being part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in the United States that year. Without a specific location, there is no associated history or cultural summary for the date itself.
master of the messengers
“Master of the Messengers” is an honorific title in Islam, referring to the Prophet Muhammad, who is considered the final and greatest prophet sent by God. The title reflects his role in delivering the Quran’s message and establishing the Islamic faith in 7th-century Arabia.
