For members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is the pinnacle of spiritual exertion during the holy month of Ramadan. Falling specifically on the 23rd night of Ramadan, this night is considered better than a thousand months of worship. In 2026, the 23rd night is expected to begin on the evening of Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Spiritual Significance of the 23rd Night
The 1000 Ayat Tradition: It is a meritorious tradition to pray Namaz on this night such that 1000 verses (Ayats) of the Quran are recited. This usually requires praying multiple sets of Nafil (often 20 or more rak'ats) with lengthy recitations. If one cannot do this, praying the 8 Rak'ats sincerely is accepted.
As you prepare for this sacred night, remember the guidance of Syedna al-Dai al-Mutlaq (TUS): "Do not count the rak'ats; count the moments your heart remembers Allah." dawoodi bohra lailatul qadr namaz
Quran Recitation
The Lailatul Qadr namaz, also known as the "Qiyam-ul-Layali" prayer, is a special prayer performed by Dawoodi Bohras on the night of Lailatul Qadr. This prayer is an essential part of the Dawoodi Bohra observance of Lailatul Qadr and is performed in congregation at mosques and community centers. For members of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Lailatul
Before the Namaz, one must understand the date. While many Muslims focus on the 27th night of Ramadan, the Dawoodi Bohra tradition (following the Fatimi Ismaili Imamate) firmly anchors Lailatul Qadr to the 23rd night of Ramadan.
Maghrib & Isha Prayers: The evening begins with the standard Maghrib Faraz and Sunnat prayers. After a break for iftaar and dinner (jaman), the community gathers again for the Isha prayer and associated Sunnat and Nafilat. The Spiritual Significance of the 23rd Night 4
Night of Decree: It is believed that the destinies for the coming year are decreed on this night.
The primary prayers performed on this night according to Fatemi Dawat include: Lailatul Qadr Washeq (20 Rak'ats): Structure: Performed as 10 sets of 2 rak'ats each.