What it is and when it occurs
Isra and Mi’raj are commonly commemorated on 27 Rajab. The exact historical date is not established. Lunar dates begin at sunset and may map to different civil dates by method.
Significance and authentic evidence
The Qur’an establishes the Night Journey; authentic hadith describe the Ascension and the gift of five daily prayers.
Recommended actions: a practical plan
Guard salah and study the reliable Qur’anic passages and narrations.
- Protect obligatory prayers.
- Choose the established act relevant to this date.
- Add sincere repentance, Qur’an, remembrance and service.
- Confirm local dates and personal rulings with a trusted authority.
Du‘a and dhikr
No event-specific du‘a or annual prayer is established.
Common misconceptions and cautions
27 Rajab is a widely used commemoration date, but the precise historical date and practices specific to it are debated.
Frequently asked questions
Is 27 Rajab the confirmed date of Isra and Mi’raj?
No. It is a common commemoration date. The Qur’an establishes the Night Journey but does not assign it a date in Rajab.
When does Isra and Mi’raj occur?
27 Rajab (commonly observed). Hijri nights begin at sunset. Gregorian dates depend on the relevant month start; check the linked calendar and your community’s authority.
Sources and references
Primary texts relevant to this guide are linked below. Historical dates and disputed practices are not presented as settled by these texts.