Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims should reflect, pray and repent their sins. The focus of Ramadan is fasting during daylight hours, but the month is also about strengthening the relationship with Allah (SWT). This is done through acts of worship, praying to Him and declaring His greatness. Ramadan is a significant and special time in Islam, but the last 10 days hold greater significance as they include Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power).
The last 10 days of Ramadan 2026 will give Muslims all over the world immense blessings and virtues, as Allah (SWT) states in the Quran:
“We sent it (this Qur’an down on a blessed night.” [Al-Dukhan 44:3].
This means that Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, was the night when the teachings of Islam and the Quran began, marking the beginning of the Muslim faith as we know it today and shaping the core values of Islam.
During the holy month of Ramadan, the last 10 days are the most important because they hold great spiritual significance. These last 10 days are commonly known as Laylatul Qadr or the Night of Power. These days are a very rewarding time within the month of Ramadan and the entire Islamic calendar, making it a time for believers to have even more of a deeper focus on strengthening their faith and connection to Allah (SWT). The Night of Power falls somewhere on the last 10 days of Ramadan and is when the Angel Jibril revealed the first verses of the Holy Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
This means that Laylatul Qadr will fall in the last 10 days of Ramadan in 2026, as it does every year. However, the exact date of when this powerful night occurred is still unknown. It is thought to fall on the 27th night of Ramadan, and Muslims are encouraged to seek this special night during the odd-numbered nights of the last 10 days. This night has unparalleled significance as Allah (SWT) describes it in the Quran:
“We have indeed revealed this in the ‘Night of Power’. And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah’s permission, on every errand.” [Al-Qadr 1-5].
Laylatul Qadr always begins when there are only 10 days left of the holy month of Ramadan. The specific date of the last 10 days varies every year since the Islamic calendar works on the lunar cycle, not the solar cycle like the Gregorian calendar. The Night of Power is believed to fall within these days, but no one really knows when that holy night occurred. Traditionally, it is believed to fall on the 27th night of Ramadan, but this isn’t set in stone. Due to this, Muslims are encouraged to seek Laylatul Qadr during the last 10 odd nights to gain immense rewards.
To know when the last 10 days of Ramadan occur, you first need to know when Ramadan begins. Ramadan in 2026 is expected to begin on the 17th February, but this is subject to the moon sighting. As this is the start of the holy month, it means that the last 10 days of Ramadan in 2026 could begin on the 10th March, which will be the 21st night of Ramadan. Again, this date will vary depending on the moon sighting. During the Night of Power, intensifying worship in the last 10 days is hugely significant to reap the unparalleled rewards from Allah (SWT).
Ramadan’s last 10 days are hugely important because they hold multiplied rewards that are unmatched. This is because Laylatul Qadr falls within these days, which makes them the most spiritually significant period of the whole month, as well as the whole Islamic calendar! The term Qadr has profound meanings, such as “honour” and “decree”, and Laylatul Qadr is the Night of Honour. This is because it is a night of immense reverence when divine decrees for the upcoming year are ordained.
Due to the multiple spiritual rewards Muslims are blessed with during these days, they are encouraged to dedicate themselves to acts of worship, reflection and seeking forgiveness. The Night of Power is described in the Quran as “better than a thousand months.” This means that all acts of worship during this time hold the power of a thousand months, giving Muslims many more rewards that equate to a thousand months!
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would intensify his worship during these sacred nights by performing I’tikaf. He retreated to the mosque for uninterrupted devotion to Allah (SWT). Acts of Dhikr, making Dua for the last 10 days of Ramadan and reading the Quran should be focused on by Muslims as Muhammad (PBUH) made these central to his practice. Participating in I’tikaf during these nights is also encouraged for many Muslims to maximise their spiritual rewards.
There are significant acts that Muslims can do during Laylatul Qadr to receive immense blessings. It can be hard to know what to do on the last 10 days of Ramadan 2026, but we have outlined some activities and forms of worship that believers can engage in to earn immense rewards and blessings. These are:
The last Ashra of Ramadan can be confusing as many may not have heard of the term Ashra before. Discover the meaning of Ashra below and understand what the month of Ramadan in 2026 will bring.
To understand the last Ashra, you first need to understand the meaning of the term. Ashra refers to the three phases of Ramadan that occur throughout the month. Each phase has a different Dua to recite, acknowledging each phase of Ramadan.
The first phase occurs in the first ten days of Ramadan and is known as the Days of Mercy. This phase is where Muslims seek mercy from Allah (SWT) with the Dua:
“O! My Lord forgive and have Mercy and You are the Best of Merciful”
The second phase marks the second ten days of Ramadan, which is known as the Days of Forgiveness. Muslims seek forgiveness for all sins committed so far and repent to Allah (SWT). Individuals should do Astaghfaar (forgiveness), feel sorry, avoid sinning again, and take measures to prevent sinning. A Dua for this second phase is:
“I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin I committed”
The third phase occurs in the last 10 days of Ramadan during the significant and rewarding Night of Power. This phase is the Days of Seeking Refuge, and Muslims recite the Quran and perform I’tikaf to escape hellfire. A Dua for the last 10 days of Ramadan is:
“O Allah! Save me from the Hell- Fire.”
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