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The day of Ashura prayers 2025: Fasting, dua and how to pray Namaz E Ashurah at home

The day of Ashura prayers 2025: Fasting, dua and how to pray Namaz E Ashurah at home

Time of Indiaa day ago
Ashura prayers 2025: Ashura is a very important religious day for Muslims across the world. It is marked on the 9th and 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.
Ashura has deep meaning in Islamic history and is observed in different ways around the world. On this day, Muslims fast, take part in special prayers, make Duas, and perform the Namaz-e-Ashura. Many also read the Quran, recite religious poetry, and give to charity.
Ashura 2025 Dates
Saturday, 5 July 2025 – 9th of Muharram: Some Muslims fast on this day.
Sunday, 6 July 2025 – 10th of Muharram: This is the main day of Ashura. Shia Muslims mark this day with mourning, special prayers, and processions in mosques and public areas.
Monday, 7 July 2025 – 11th of Muharram: A day of quiet reflection and continued mourning for Shia Muslims, with fewer public gatherings.
Let's understand what Muslims do on Ashura, its background, and which important prayers and Duas are said on this special day.
Key Facts About Ashura
The word "Ashura" carries strong religious and historical meaning. It plays a big role in the lives of Muslims around the globe.
Ashura falls on the 10th day of Muharram, a sacred month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the four holy months chosen by Allah. During this month, especially on Ashura, Muslims are encouraged to stay patient and spiritual.
Fasting on Ashura in 2025
Muslims across the world fast on Ashura, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did. To make this fast different from the Jewish tradition, Muslims are encouraged to fast either the day before (9th) or the day after (11th) along with Ashura.
Ashura Prayers and Namaz-e-Ashura
On Ashura, Muslims are encouraged to:
Recite Ziarat Ashura and Dua Alqama
Recite Surah Ikhlas as many times as possible
For the first ten nights of Muharram, recite Kalima Tauheed after the Isha Namaz each night
Offer Nafil prayers starting from the night before Ashura
On the day of Ashura, before Zuhar Namaz, Muslims should pray:
4 Rakat Nafil Namaz
6 Rakat Namaz (with 3 Salams)
Another 4 Rakat Nafil Namaz
Ashura 2025: Dua-e-Ashurah
Ya Qaabila tawbati Adama Yawma 'Ashuraa-a
Ya faarija karbi Dhin-nuwni yawma 'Ashuraa-a
Ya jaami'a shamli y'aquwba yawma 'Ashuraa-a
Ya saami'a d'awati musa wa haruna yawma 'Ashuraa-a
Ya mu-ghitha ibrahima mi-nanaa-ri yawma 'Ashuraa-a
Ya rafi'a idrisa ilas-samai yawma 'Ashuraa-a
Ya mujeeba da'wati salihin finna qati yawma 'Ashuraa-a
Ya nasira sayyidina Muhammadin sal-lalahu 'alayhi
wa sallama yawma'Ashuraa-aYa rahma-nad-dunya
wal-akhirati was rahima-humaa salli 'alasayyidina
Muhammadiw-wa 'ala jamee'al ambiyaai wal-mursaleena
waqdihaajaa-tinafid-dunya wal-akhirati wa atil 'umrana
fee taa'atika wamahabatika wa ridakawa ahyinaa
hayatan tayeeba tuwwa tawaffana 'a-lal-emaani
wal-islamibi-rahmatika Yaa arhamar-rahimeen
Allahma bi-'izzil hasani wa akhihiwa ummihi
wa abihi wa jaddihi wa banihi far-rij 'anna
maa nahnu fee.
After reading the above Ashuradua, read the following dua 7 times
Subha-nallahi mil al-meezani
wa muntahal-'ilmi wa mabla-ghar-ridawa
zinatal-'arshi la mal-jaa-aa wala manjaa-aa
mi-nallahiilla-ilay.
Subha-nallahi 'ada-dash-shaf-'ia wal-witri
wa 'adadakalimaa tilla-hit-tammati kullihaa
nasalu-kaslamata bi-rahmatika
yaaarhamar-rahimeen.
wa-hu-wa hasbunaa-wa-nai'-mal-wakeel.
Ni'-mal-mawla wa-ni'man-naseer.
wala-haw-la wala quwwata illa-billahil-'alee-yil-'azeem.
wa salla-lahu ta'ala 'ala sayyidina Muhammadiw-wa 'ala alihi
wasahbihi wa 'a-lal mumineena wal muminati
wal muslimeena wal muslimati'adada zarratil
wujudi wa 'adada ma'-luwmaa tillahi
wal-hamu-illahirabbil-'alameen.
Ashura Namaz Time
Ashura is a highly respected and important day in Islam. On this day, Allah blesses Muslims with many rewards. Because of its significance, Muslims across the world treat this day with great care and devotion. Offering special Ashura prayers is a voluntary (Nafl) act of worship, not compulsory, but greatly rewarded.
Many Muslims are eager to know the exact time for offering Ashura prayers. As mentioned earlier, the night before the 10th of Muharram is called the Night of Holy Ashura. You can pray 4 Rak'ats of Nafl Namaz at any time during that night or during the day of Ashura.
According to the Holy Qur'an, performing these voluntary Ashura prayers can lead to the forgiveness of 50 years of sins. This shows how important and rewarding these prayers are.
Ashura Fasting: History and Significance
Ashura falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. In 2025, Ashura will be observed on Saturday, 6 July.
This day holds deep religious meaning for Muslims. It is marked by fasting, mourning, and religious gatherings.
The most important event remembered on Ashura is the martyrdom of Hussain Ibn Ali, the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Hussain, along with his family and followers, was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.
This battle is seen as a turning point in Islamic history. On Ashura, Muslims honour the bravery and sacrifice of Hussain and his companions, who stood for justice and truth.
Fasting on Ashura
Fasting on Ashura is a highly recommended act. Muslims who are physically able to fast on this day are encouraged to do so. The fast begins at sunrise and ends at sunset.
It is believed that fasting on Ashura brings many rewards and helps to gain forgiveness for past sins.
Religious Gatherings on Ashura
Ashura is also a day when Muslims gather to remember the events of Karbala. In many countries, there are public processions, mosque events, and religious speeches.
These gatherings may include:
Quran recitations
Speeches about the life of Hussain Ibn Ali
Special prayers and Duas
Ashura is a deeply spiritual and emotional day for Muslims everywhere. Whether through fasting, praying, or remembering the story of Karbala, Muslims unite in honouring Hussain Ibn Ali's sacrifice. Though Ashura is observed differently across regions, the main purpose remains the same — to reflect on faith, patience, and standing for what is right.
(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)
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