HIJRI DATE & WORSHIP GUIDE

Isra and Mi’raj

27 Rajab (commonly observed)

WHEN27 Rajab (commonly observed)
DATE BASISHijri / sighting-dependent where applicable

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

When does Isra and Mi’raj occur?

27 Rajab (commonly observed). Hijri dates begin at sunset; Gregorian equivalents may differ by a day.

Is there a special du‘a or prayer?

Only reliably supported practices are called date-specific. General Qur’anic and Prophetic supplications remain appropriate.

How do I confirm the date?

Use the IslamCal calendar and follow the calendar or sighting authority accepted by your community.

Sources and references