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Shab-E-Meraj 2026: Shab-e-Meraj is an important night for Islam. An amazing miraculous event happened this night. The incident of this night is mentioned in the Quran with the name Al-Isra wal-Meraj. Let us know when and why Shab-e-Meraj is celebrated.
Shab-e-Meraj today (Shab-E-Meraj 2026 Date)
According to the Islamic calendar, Shab-e-Meraj is celebrated on the night of 27th of Rajab month, which is today on Friday, 16 January 2026. Its importance has increased further as it falls on Friday. According to Islamic belief, it was on the 27th of the month of Rajab that the Prophet-e-Islam i.e. the Messenger of Allah Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaih Wa Sallam and Allah met. Therefore it is considered one of the holiest nights of Islam.
Actually the word Shab-e-Meraj is a word taken from Arabic language, which means night and sky. Regarding the night of Shab-e-Meraj, it is also said that on this night Mohammed Sahib had traveled from Mecca to Jerusalem and the seven skies. After this, he finally met Allah near Sidrat-e-Muntha (where no one except the Prophet of Islam could go). Since then, the importance of this day increased in Islam and it started being celebrated as Shab-e-Meraj.
Islamic importance of Shab-e-Meraj (Shab-E-Meraj 2026 Islamic Importance)
According to Islamic scholars, the night of Shab-e-Meraj has great significance in Islam. On this night, recitation of the Quran, tasbeeh, dua, namaz and repentance give great rewards. Muslims should stay awake the whole night today and worship Allah and recite the Quran. Special prayers are offered tonight and Durood (Salaam) is recited on the Prophet. Many Muslims also keep fast on this day, although this fast is not mandatory. It is said that the prayers offered today are definitely accepted. Therefore, it is also considered the night of acceptance of prayers.
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