2026 Ramadan midnight prayers (nafilah) in this article I Will like to explain what are the midnight prayers (nafilah) in the month of Ramadan
What is Ramadan
Ramadan is the Arabic name for the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan month comes after the month of shaban (that is the eight months of Islamic calendar) and before shawwal ( that is the tenths month of Islamic calendar
Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims around the world and also marked by a period of fasting, considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Is Ramadan one of the principles which Muslims believers are compulsory acts ordered by Allah the other pillars are faiths, prayer, charity and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
Meaning of Nafilah
The term Nafilah or Nawafil refers to all mustahabb prayers nafilah is the singular word of Nawafil,in other words, mustahabb (not compulsory) prayers, which are all prayers other than the obligatory daily prayers (seventeen rak’ahs), are all nafilahs.
Many different mustahabb prayers or nafilahs have been taught and pointed to in our hadiths we will explain the daily nafilahs that have been emphasized on more in the month of Ramadan.
These nafilahs are 17 rak’ahs in days other than Friday (on Fridays, this number somewhat doubles): the morning nafilah (2 rak’ahs), the dhuhr nafilahs (4 rak’ahs), the asr nafilahs (4 rak’ahs), the maghrib nafilahs (3 rak’ahs) the isha nafilah (4 rak’ahs) and the night nafilahs consisting of 8 rak’ahs of night prayer, 2 rak’ahs of the shaf’ prayer and 1 rak’ah of the watr prayer.
Nafilah in the month of Ramadan
Nafilah in the month of Ramada are the voluntary prayers that some people gather together in other to be the prayer for all Muslims believers to be pray
Why are they doing that. The Nafilah in months if Ramada was gather for all these reasons
- For Muslim to be close to Allah
- Ramadan month is the bonus months (what I mean by bonus months is the month that if you do good things in it you will be rewarded in multiple of 10th reward of just like other day
- Because every human is a sinner so they want this prayers to be server as what individual Will be use
- Because in this midnight there was a day call lailatul qudir ( powerful night) in it. In that night all what you requested Allah has promised to accept it
- Because they don’t want us to be using this month as that of all other month but to be using it for prayers
Nafilah compulsory
There may be a question that May come to your mind is that prayer compulsory for me ?
No it is not compulsory but it is good for you if you can perform it regularly
Reward for nafilah prayer in the month of Ramadan
Yes there is a rewarded for it. You Will be rewarded in 10th multiple times of reward on just like other month
Ramadan midnight prayer (Nafilah)
This is the full list of nafilah in the month of Ramadan 2026
| DAYS | RAKATS | SALAMT | Recitation of Surat fatia | Recitation of surats |
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| Day 1 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 ina anzalinau 2; Qul-ya’ayyual 2; Qul-huwa’llahu 2, on each of the nafilah. |
| Day 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1, Ina anzalinau 1; Qul-yaayyual 1, on each of the rakah. |
| Day 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | , Ina Attaina-kali’kaosara 5. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1, Qul-ya’ayyual’kafiruna 3. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1, Alamnasrah 1; Qul-huwa’llahu 3. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1, Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 10. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1, Qul-huwa’llahu 12; Qul-‘ahusu-birabil falaq 12; Qul-ahusu-birabi ‘nasi 12. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1, Qul-ya’ayyual 7; Qul-huwa’llahu 7. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1, Tabatiyada 3; Qul-huwa’llahu 3. On each of the nafilah. |
| Day 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1, Qurisiyu 1; Ina’anzalinau 3; Qul-huwa’llahu 12. On each of the rakah. (After Nafilah (salama), Laola Walaquoata 70; Asalatu 70.). |
| Day 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1, Ina’anzalinau 7; Qul-ya’ayyual 7; Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 7. On each of the nafilah. |
| Day 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1, Isa’ja 7; Qul-huwa’llau-ahad 7. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 13 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1, Qul-huwa’llau-ahad 6. On each of the nafilah. |
| Day 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1, Isa’ja 7; Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 7. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1, Isa’ja 1; Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 35. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1, Isa’zul-silatil-arid-ziliza’laha 10. On each of the rakah.
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| Day 17 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1, sabih’s’mirobikal ‘ala 1; Qul-ya’ayyual 1; Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 1. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 18 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1, Ina’anzalinau 2; Qul-huwa’llahu 2. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 19 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1, Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 7. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 20 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1, Ina’anzalinahu 1; Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 1. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 10. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1, sabihi’s’mirobikah 1; Ina’anzalinau 3; Qul-huwa-llahu 3; Qul-‘awu’su-birabil-falaq 3; Qul-‘awusubirabil-nas 3. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 23 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1, Isa’ja 5; Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 5. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 24 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1, Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 6; Birabil-falaq 6; Birabil-nas 6. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 25 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1, Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 4. On each of the rakah.
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| Day 26 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1, Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 5. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 27 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1, Ina’anzali nau-filailatul-kadir 10. On each of the rakah |
| Day 28 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1, Qul-ya’ayyual 1; Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 15. On each of the rakah. |
| Day 29 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 Qul-huwa’llahu-ahad 10. On each of the rakah |
| Day 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1, Qul-ya’ayyual-kafiroon 25. On each of the rakah. (After the Nafilah, Astagfiru-lah 70; Asalatu 70.) |
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This is a compilation of common questions and answers related to Ramadan.
1. When do we start 2026 Ramadan fast?
Ramadan fasting starts after the leader of the Muslims in any country announces the sighting of the moon.
If the moon is not seen on Sha’aban 29, then Sha’aban is counted to 30, and fasting begins the next day.
If the moon is sighted by Tuesday evening of Sha’aban 29 = 18 February 2026, Ramadan starts the following Wednesday = 19 February 2026.
If the moon is not sighted on Wednesday evening of 29 Sha’aban = 18 February 2026, Ramadan starts on the Thursday= 19 February 2026.
What breaks the fast?
1 By Intentionally eating or drinking breaks the fast.
2 By Eating by mistake does not break the fast, but one should stop eating and wash the mouth without swallowing.
3 By Having sex, including penetration or intentional ejaculation, breaks the fast.
4 By Fasting consecutively for 2 months is required as a punishment for having sex during fasting.
5 By Anything similar to eating, drinking, or having sex, including masturbation, breaks the fast.
6 By Monthly period and Nifas (Parturition) blood also break the fast.
7 By Cupping, letting blood, and deliberate vomiting also break the fast.
How many times did the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) fast Ramadan?
The Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam) fasted Ramadan for nine years.
Can I use Siwak (Chewing stick or toothbrush & Paste) during Ramadan?
It is permissible to use the Siwak stick or mouthwash and spit it out. Swallowing is forbidden.
Can I fast while traveling?
It is permissible to fast while traveling, and one may also choose not to fast while traveling and make up for the missed fast later.
Can I taste food during fasting when I cook?
Tasting food is permissible, but swallowing the tasted food is forbidden.
Can I take injections during fasting?
Injections of drugs are permissible if they do not contain nourishment.
From what time to what time do we fast?
Fasting is observed from the first light of dawn (Fajr) to the time of Maghrib (sunset).
When is the Sahoor taken and is it compulsory?
Sahoor is the meal taken before the first light of dawn by the one who is going to fast.
Taking Sahoor is not obligatory but a recommended action with blessings.
Can I take a bath while fasting?
Bathing is permissible while fasting, but one should avoid swallowing water.
Can Non-Muslims fast?
No, fasting is a pillar of Islam commanded to Muslims and is for Muslims only.
Can I fast without praying Salah?
Salah is the second Pillar of Islam after the Shahadatayn.
This pillar is greater than fasting Ramadan, as it will be the first deed to be checked on the day of resurrection.
One who does not perform Salah is considered a disbeliever, and fasting is not recommended for such a disbeliever in Allah.
Is the Taraweeh Compulsory?
No, Taraweeh is not compulsory but a confirmed Sunnah of the Prophet.
Muslims are encouraged to pray Taraweeh behind the Imam to earn great rewards in Ramadan.
If unable to pray with the Imam due to laziness or other excuses, it is recommended to at least pray two rak’ah then witr (one) on your own.
What beneficial acts should I do in Ramadan?
Ramadan is a month of good deeds and minimal bad deeds.
Beneficial acts to consider:
- By Recite the Qur’an as much as possible according to your ability. If unable to recite, at least listen to it or attend Sunnah Tafsirs gatherings.
- By Perform all the supererogatory (Nawafil) prayers: 4 Raka’h before Zuhr, 2 after Zuhr, 2 after Maghrib, 2 after Ishaa, and 2 before Fajr.
- By Recite the Morning and Evening Adhkars.
- By Recite any of the Adhkars from Sunnah.
- Pray Taraweeh behind the Imam completely.
- Avoid innovations and sins.
- Perform Nawaafil at home every night, especially in the last ten days of Ramadan.
- Make du’a greatly seeking the Night of Majesty at home or at best in seclusion in a mosque.
- Give food to Muslims to fast and break the fast, which will multiply your fasts in rewards.
- Zakat al Fitr should be given towards the last days of Ramadan to every Muslim.
- Make lots of du’as from the Qur’an and Sunnah.
What are the Some recommended Du’as
The Some recommended Dua are (Rabbana aatina fi’l-dunya hasanah wa fi’l-aakhirah hasanah wa qina ‘adhaab al-naar
Meaning (Our Lord, give us that which is good in this world and that which is good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire),” [al-Baqarah 2:201]
And also (Rabbana hab lana min azwaajina wa dhurriyyaatina qurrata a‘yunin waj‘alna lil-muttaqeena imaama
Meaning (Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and make us leaders for the Muttaqoon (the pious))” [al-Furqaan 25:74].
(Rabb ij‘alni muqeema as-salaati wa min dhurriyyati Rabbana wa taqabbal du`a. Rabbana ighfir li wa li waalidayya wa lil-mu’mineena yawma yaqoom ul-hisaab
Meaning (O my Lord! Make me one who performs As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and (also) from my offspring, our Lord! And accept my invocation. Our Lord! Forgive me and my parents, and (all) the believers on the Day when the reckoning will be established)” [Ibraaheem 14:40-41].
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibb al-‘afwa fa’affu ‘anni
Meaning (O Allah, You are forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me).
Allahumma inni as’aluka min al-khayri kullihi ‘aajilihi wa aajilihi, ma ‘alimtu minhu wa ma lam a‘lam, wa a‘oodhu bika min ash-sharri kullihi ‘aajilihi wa aajilihi, ma ‘alimtu minhu wa ma lam a‘lam. Allahumma inni as’aluka min khayri ma sa’alaka ‘abduka wa nabiyyuka, wa a‘oodhu bika min sharri ma ‘aadha minhu ‘abduka wa nabiyyuka. Allahumma inni as’aluka al-jannata wa ma qarraba ilayha min qawlin aw ‘amal, wa a‘oodhu bika min an-naari wa ma qarraba ilayha min qawlin aw ‘amal, wa as’aluka an taj‘ala kulla qada’in qadaytahu li khayran
Meaning (O Allah, verily I ask you for all that is good in this world and the hereafter, what I know of it and what I do not know, and I seek refuge with You from all that is evil in this world and the hereafter, what I know of it and what I do not know. O Allah, verily I ask You for the good of that which Your slave and Prophet asked of You, and I seek refuge with You from the evil of that from which Your slave and Prophet sought refuge with You.
O Allah, verily I ask you for Paradise and that which will bring me nearer to it of words and deeds, and I seek refuge with You from Hell and that which would bring me nearer to it of words and deeds. I ask You to make everything You decree for me good).
Allahumma inni as’aluka al-‘aafiyata fi’d-dunya wa’l-aakhirah. Allahumma inni as’aluka al-‘afwa wa’l-‘aafiyata fi deeni wa dunyaaya wa ahli wa maali. Allahumma astur ‘awraati wa aamin raw‘aati. Allahumma ihfazni min bayna yadayya wa min khalfi wa ‘an yameeni wa ‘an shimaali, wa min fawqi, wa a‘oodhu bi ‘azamatika an ughtaala min tahti
(O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religious and worldly affairs, my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and protect me from that which causes me to worry. O Allah, protect me from before me and from behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your greatness lest I be destroyed from beneath me).
How to Complete the Holy Qur’ān in the Month of Ramadan
In the month of Ramadan most people may think how can I finished reciting Quran. This are the simplest way to finish it
To complete once you have to be reciting it as follows
Fajr: 4 pages
Dhuhr: 4 pages
Asr: 4 pages
Maghrib: 4 pages
Isha: 4 pages
To complete twice:
Fajr: 8 pages
Dhuhr: 8 pages
Asr: 8 pages
Maghrib: 8 pages
Isha: 8 pages
To Complete three times:
Fajr: 12 pages
Dhuhr: 12 pages
Asr: 12 pages
Maghrib: 12 pages
Isha: 12 pages
To Complete four times:
Fajr: 16 pages
Dhuhr: 16 pages
Asr: 16 pages
Maghrib: 16 pages
Isha: 16 pages
To complete five times:
Fajr: 20 pages
Dhuhr: 20 pages
Asr: 20 pages
Maghrib: 20 pages
Isha: 20 pages
The chart shows how many pages of the Qur’ān you should read after each of the five daily prayers in Ramadan to complete it a certain number of times.
For example:
If you read 4 pages after each prayer, you will complete the Qur’an once in Ramadan.
If you read 8 pages after each prayer, you will complete it twice, and so on.
