When is Laylatul Qadr 2026 in Namibia?
Laylatul Qadr 2026 in Namibia is expected to occur during the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan 2026. Based on the Islamic calendar, Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 9, 2026, depending on the moon sighting in Namibia.
The last 10 nights of Ramadan 2026 in Namibia will likely fall between February 28 – March 9, 2026. Muslims in Namibia should look for Laylatul Qadr on the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th nights of Ramadan.
Many scholars believe the 27th night of Ramadan (March 6) has the highest chance of being Laylatul Qadr. However, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged Muslims to seek this blessed night on all odd nights during the last 10 days.
When is Laylatul Qadr?
Feb 28
21
Ramadan
Mar 2
23
Ramadan
Mar 4
25
Ramadan
Mar 6
27
Ramadan
Mar 8
29
Ramadan
What is Laylatul Qadr? – The Night of Power in Islam
Laylatul Qadr, also known as the Night of Power or Night of Decree, is the holiest night in Islam. This is the night when Allah revealed the first verses of the Holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through Angel Jibreel (AS) in the Cave of Hira.
The word "Laylatul Qadr" comes from Arabic. "Laylah" means night, and "Qadr" means power, decree, or destiny. So Laylatul Qadr means "The Night of Power" or "The Night of Decree".
Allah says in the Quran about this blessed night:
"Indeed, We sent it (the Quran) down during the Night of Decree. And what can make you know what the Night of Decree is? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months." (Surah Al-Qadr: 1-3)
This means worshipping Allah on Laylatul Qadr is better than worshipping for 1,000 months — that is more than 83 years of continuous ibadah! Every prayer, every Quran recitation, every dua on this night carries unimaginable reward.
On this night, Allah also decides the destiny of all creation for the coming year. The angels, including Jibreel (AS), descend to earth with Allah's mercy and blessings. Allah says:
"The angels and the Spirit (Jibreel) descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace it is until the emergence of dawn." (Surah Al-Qadr: 4-5)
This is why Laylatul Qadr is called the Night of Decree — it is when Allah writes what will happen in the next year for every person.
Signs of Laylatul Qadr – How to Know the Night of Power
- The night feels calm and peaceful
One of the main signs of Laylatul Qadr is that the night is very calm. It is not too hot and not too cold. The weather feels gentle and pleasant. The Prophet ﷺ said:"Laylatul Qadr is a calm, peaceful night. It is neither hot nor cold. And the sun rises the next morning weak and reddish." (Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah: 2192)
- The sun rises without strong rays the next morning
This is the most famous sign of Laylatul Qadr. The morning after the Night of Power, the sun looks weak and pale. It does not have bright, sharp rays. Ubayy ibn Ka'b (RA) said:"By the sign which the Messenger of Allah ﷺ told us — the sun rises that morning with no visible rays." (Sahih Muslim: 762)
- The moon looks like half a plate
Another sign of Laylatul Qadr is the shape of the moon. On this night, the moon appears like half of a plate in the sky. Ibn Abbas (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:"Laylatul Qadr is a pleasant night, neither hot nor cold, and the moon on that night looks like half a plate." (Musnad al-Tayalisi: 2802)
- Rain may fall on that night or the day before
Sometimes rain falls on Laylatul Qadr or during the day before it. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (RA) said that the Prophet ﷺ once made sujood in mud and water on the morning of the 21st night of Ramadan. This showed that it had rained on the Night of Power. (Sahih al-Bukhari: 2018)
Best Dua for Laylatul Qadr
The Main Dua the Prophet ﷺ Taught for This Night
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni.
O Allah, You are the One who pardons, and You love to pardon, so pardon me.
Sunan al-Tirmidhi: 3513
Laylatul Qadr Dua for Forgiveness
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa-in lam taghfir lana watarhamnalanakoonanna mina alkhasireen
Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.
Surah Al A’raf:23
Dua for Good in This Life and the Hereafter
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid dunya hasanatan wa fil Aakhirati hasanatan waqina ‘adhaban-nar
Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.
Quran 2:201
Dua for protection from hellfire
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ رِضَاكَ وَالجَنَّةَ ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ سَخَطِكَ وَالنَّارِ
Allaahumma innee as-aluka Ridaaka wal Jannah, wa a’audhu’bika min sakhatika wan-naar.
O Allah, I ask of Your pleasure and for Paradise, and I seek refuge in You from Your displeasure and from the Hellfire.
Sunan Abu Dawud: 792
Laylatul Qadr Surah: Inna Anzalnahu Fi Laylatul Qadr
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةِ ٱلْقَدْرِ
Indeed, We sent it (the Quran) down on the Night of Decree.
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ
And what will make you realize what the Night of Decree is?
لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.
تَنَزَّلُ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ
The angels and the Spirit (Jibreel) descend therein by the permission of their Lord for every matter.
سَلَـٰمٌ هِىَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ ٱلْفَجْرِ
Peace it is until the rising of the dawn.
This surah tells us four amazing things about Laylatul Qadr: the Quran was revealed on this night, it is better than 1,000 months (that's over 83 years of worship!), the angels and Jibreel (A.S.) descend with Allah's permission, and there is complete peace and tranquility until Fajr.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laylatul Kadr in Namibia falls on one of the odd nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan — the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th. The 27th night is most likely of Shab e Qadr.