Isra and Mi’raj 2027
When the night of the Isra & Mi’raj falls in 2027, what happened on the Night Journey, and what the authentic sources say.
Based on the Umm al-Qura calendar. The month is confirmed by moon sighting, so the date in your country may be one day later.
Is 27 Rajab the exact date?
The Night Journey certainly happened, but its exact date is not established with certainty. Historians and scholars mention different months and years. The 27th of Rajab is the date most commonly observed, which is why it appears on Islamic calendars.
What happened on the Night Journey
Allah says: “Exalted is He who took His servant by night from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him of Our signs” (Quran 17:1).
- Al-Buraq: the Prophet ﷺ was brought al-Buraq, a white animal larger than a donkey and smaller than a mule, whose stride reached as far as its sight (Sahih Muslim 162).
- From Makkah to Jerusalem (al-Isra): he was taken to Bayt al-Maqdis and prayed there (Muslim 162).
- The ascension (al-Mi’raj): he ascended through the heavens with Jibril and met prophets including Adam, Yahya, ‘Isa, Yusuf, Idris, Harun, Musa and Ibrahim (Sahih al-Bukhari 3887).
- The five daily prayers: fifty prayers were first prescribed, and on Musa’s advice the Prophet ﷺ asked Allah to lighten them until they were five, with the reward of fifty (Bukhari 3887).
The Quran also refers to what he saw at the Lote Tree of the farthest boundary (Quran 53:13–18).
Is there a special prayer or fast for this night?
No special prayer, fast or ritual for the night of Isra & Mi’raj is established in the authentic Sunnah. What the night gave us is the five daily prayers, so the best way to honour it is to guard them. See how to pray salah and the 12 sunnah rak’ahs.
We explain the Quran and authentic hadith with their sources, and say clearly where a narration is weak. We do not issue rulings; for personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar. Reviewed 19 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Isra and Mi’raj 2027?
27 Rajab 1448 is expected on Tuesday, 5 January 2027; the night begins at sunset on Monday, 4 January 2027. It may be a day later in some countries.
Is the date of Isra and Mi’raj certain?
No. The event is certain, but its exact date is not established; 27 Rajab is the commonly observed date.
Is there a special prayer on the night of Isra and Mi’raj?
No special prayer or fast for this night is established in the authentic Sunnah.