When Is Shab e Miraj 2026?
Shab-e-Meraj, an event known as the Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension, is celebrated on the 27th night of the month of Rajab, the seventh month of the Hijri calendar. The Gregorian calendar indicates that Shab e Miraj 2026 will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026.
What Is Shab E Miraj?
Shab-e-Miraj, or the Night of Ascension, is an extremely important event in Islam. This event took place in the 11th year of Prophethood of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which is around one year before the Hijra (migration) to the city of Medina. According to Islamic faith, during this blessed night, the Angel Jibreel (PBUH) brought the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from the Kaaba in Mecca to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. After that, before reaching the Divine presence, the Prophet (SAW) passed through the heavens and met other prophets. These prophets were Musa, Ibrahim, Isa, Yusuf, Adam, Idris, and Haroon (as).
During their celestial journey, Allah instructed the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) to pray the five daily prayers, or salah. This night symbolizes the Prophet’s (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wa Sallam) unparalleled closeness to Allah and attests to his great status as the Seal of the Prophets. Islamic Month of Rajab includes Shab-e-Meraj occurring on the 27th Night. This holiday offers countless lessons to all Muslims around the world, including the significance of praying, practicing the religion as a whole, and the connectivity between Heaven and Earth. Shab e Miraj 2026: A Blessed Night of Divine Ascension
Spiritual Significance
- Affirms the Prophet’s (PBUH) distinct attachment to God and his status as sent divine messenger.
- This reflects the significance of the unseen realm as well as the essence of spirituality and religiosity.
- Prayer is viewed as a cherished dialogue between the faithful and Allah.
Historical Significance
- Highlights the significance of Jerusalem and Masjid al-Aqsa in the religious domain of Islam.
- It goes deep in traditions to cement the bonds of the Muslim Ummah.
Personal Significance
- It emphasizes the call of Muslims to contemplate their spirituality and their dealings with Allah.
- It acts as a reminder of the importance of prayer and its role in daily life.
Shab-e-Miraj 2026 date In Different Countries
In Saudi Arabia Shab e Miraj 2026 is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in the evening.
In the USA, Shab-e-Meraj falls on the evening of Thursday, January 15, 2026.
In the UK, Shab-e-Meraj falls on the evening of Thursday, January 15, 2026.
In Canada, Shab-e-Miraj 2026 will start in the evening on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The date marked for Shab-e Miraj in Pakistan is Friday, January 16, 2026.
What to do on Shab e Miraj?
- Special Prayers: Many Muslims visit mosques for night prayers (Qiyam al-Layl), during which they read the Quran, practice dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and offer supplications.
- As part of the recitation memorializing the hadith about the Night Journey, two Quranic passages, Surah al-Isra and Surah al-Najm, are recited.
- Spending time looking back on the experiences and the spiritual lessons pertaining to Miraj and the significance therein and reflecting on its deep meanings and values to strengthen one’s faith and connection to God.
Conclusion
Meraj night is important for all Muslims; it is an integral part of our lives. This is the night that the Prophet صَلَّی اللّٰہُ عَلَیْهِ و اٰلِهِ وَ سَلَّم was ordered to initiate the Salaah. Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj pilgrimage is especially important to Muslims because it establishes a connection between Islam and Masjid Al-Aqsa, Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest mosque in Islam.
During this trip, the Prophet (PBUH) gained prophetic foresight, Islam’s future expansion, and his remarkable position before God. By Islam’s later widespread acceptance and his personal success, the journey gained immence historical importance.
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