Ashura Ki Dua and Youm-e-Ashura Ki Dua are essentially the same, as both refer to the special supplication recited on the 10th of Muharram one of the most sacred and spiritually significant days in the Islamic calendar.
The word “Ashura” is derived from the Arabic word Asharah, meaning “ten,” signifying the 10th day of Muharram. This blessed day holds deep importance for Muslims around the world due to the many historical and spiritual events associated with it.
Youm E Ashura Ki Dua is a heartfelt supplication made to Allah (SWT), remembering the Prophets (AS) and the blessings and mercy granted to them on this sacred day. The dua is filled with gratitude, remembrance, and sincere prayers for forgiveness, protection, peace, and success in both this world and the Hereafter.
This powerful dua is traditionally attributed to Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (Radiallahu Anhu) and holds a respected place in the spiritual practices of many Muslims, especially within the South Asian tradition.
Reciting the 10 Muharram Ashura Ki Dua with sincerity, humility, and full devotion is considered a beautiful way to seek closeness to Allah (SWT) and ask for His infinite mercy and blessings on this blessed day.
Why Should You Recite This Dua?
The Day of Ashura is a day on which Allah (SWT) showed His mercy to many of His Prophets. It is narrated that on this day:
- Hazrat Adam (AS) had his repentance accepted.
- Hazrat Yunus (AS) was saved from the belly of the whale.
- Hazrat Yaqub (AS) was reunited with his son Hazrat Yusuf (AS).
- Hazrat Musa (AS) and Hazrat Harun (AS) were saved from Pharaoh.
- Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) was protected from the fire.
- Hazrat Idris (AS) was raised to a high station in the heavens.
- Hazrat Salih (AS) received an answer to his prayer.
- Our Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) received divine support.
Reciting Ashura Ki Dua on this day is a way of remembering all these mercies and asking Allah (SWT) to extend His kindness to us as well. It is an act of tawassul drawing near to Allah through the wasilah of His beloved Prophets (peace be upon them all).
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said about fasting on Ashura:
“It expiates the sins of the past year.” (Sahih Muslim)
Combined with fasting and remembrance, Youm E Ashura Ki Dua is a powerful spiritual practice for this sacred day.
Ashura Ki Dua in Arabic
Part 1 Recite Once
بِسۡمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحۡمٰنِ الرَّحِيۡمِ
يَا قَابِلَ تَوْبَةِ آدَمَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ
يَا فَارِجَ كَرْبِ ذِي النُّوْنِ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ
يَا جَامِعَ شَمْلِ يَعْقُوْبَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ
يَا سَامِعَ دَعْوَةِ مُوْسَى وَهَارُوْنَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ
يَا مُغِيْثَ إِبْرَاهِيْمَ مِنَ النَّارِ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ
يَا رَافِعَ إِدْرِيْسَ إِلَى السَّمَاءِ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ
يَا مُجِيْبَ دَعْوَةِ صَالِحٍ فِي النَّاقَةِ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ
يَا نَاصِرَ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَيَا رَحْمٰنَ الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَرَحِيْمَهُمَا صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَصَلِّ عَلَى جَمِيْعِ الْأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِيْنَ وَاقْضِ حَاجَاتِنَا فِيْ الدُّنْيَا وَالْآخِرَةِ وَأَطِلْ أُعْمَارَنَا فِيْ طَاعَتِكَ وَمَحَبَّتِكَ وَرِضَاكَ وَأَحْيِنَا حَيَاةً طَيِّبَةً وَتَوَفَّنَا عَلَى الْإِيْمَانِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِيْنَ
اَللّٰهُمَّ بِعِزَّةِ الْحَسَنِ وَأَخِيْهِ وَأُمِّهِ وَأَبِيْهِ وَجَدِّهِ وَبَنِيْهِ فَرِّجْ عَنَّا مَا نَحْنُ فِيْهِ
Part 2 Recite 7 Times After Part 1
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ مِلْءَ الْمِيْزَانِ وَمُنْتَهَى الْعِلْمِ وَمَبْلَغَ الرِّضَا وَزِيْنَةَ الْعَرْشِ لَا مَلْجَأَ وَلَا مَنْجَا مِنَ اللهِ إِلَّا إِلَيْهِ ۔ سُبْحَانَ اللهِ عَدَدَ الشَّفْعِ وَالْوَتْرِ وَعَدَدَ كَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ كُلِّهَا نَسْأَلُكَ السَّلَامَةَ بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِيْنَ ۔ وَهُوَ حَسْبُنَا وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْلُ ۔ نِعْمَ الْمَوْلَى وَنِعْمَ النَّصِيْرُ ۔ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيْمِ ۔ وَصَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالَى عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَعَلَى الْمُؤْمِنِيْنَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ وَالْمُسْلِمِيْنَ وَالْمُسْلِمَاتِ عَدَدَ ذَرَّاتِ الْوُجُوْدِ وَعَدَدَ مَعْلُوْمَاتِ اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِيْنَ ۔ آمِيْنَ ثُمَّ آمِيْنَ
Ashura Ki Dua In Hindi (आशूरा की दुआ)
भाग 1 – एक बार पढ़ें
बिस्मिल्लाहिर्रहमानिर्रहीम
या क़ाबिला तौबति आदमा यौमा आशूराअ
या फ़ारिजा करबी ज़िन्नूनी यौमा आशूराअ
या जामिआ शम्ली याक़ूबा यौमा आशूराअ
या सामिआ दअवती मूसा व हारूना यौमा आशूराअ
या मुग़ीसा इब्राहीमा मिनन्नारि यौमा आशूराअ
या राफ़िआ इदरीसा इलस्समाई यौमा आशूराअ
या मुजीबा दअवति सालिहिन फिन्नाक़ति यौमा आशूराअ
या नासिरा सय्यिदिना मुहम्मदिन सल्लल्लाहु तआला अलैहि व आलिही वसल्लमा यौमा आशूराअ
या रहमानद्दुनिया वल आखिरति व रहीमहुमा सल्लि अला सय्यिदिना मुहम्मदिन व अला आलि सय्यिदिना मुहम्मदिन व सल्लि अला जमीइल अंबियाई वल मुर्सलीना वक़दि हाजातिना फ़िद्दुनिया वल आखिरति व अतिल उमूरना फ़ी तआतिका व महब्बतिका व रिदाका व अहयिना हयातन तय्यिबतन व तवफ्फ़ना अलल ईमानि वल इस्लामि बिरहमतिका या अरहमर्राहिमीन
अल्लाहुम्मा बिइज़्ज़तिल हसनि व अखीहि व उम्मिही व अबीहि व जद्दिही व बनीहि फर्रिज अन्ना मा नहनु फ़ीहि
भाग 2 – सात (७) बार पढ़ें
सुब्हानल्लाहि मिल-अल मीज़ानि व मुंतहल इल्मि व मब्लग़र्रिदा व ज़ीनतल अर्शि ला मल्जआ व ला मन्जा मिनल्लाहि इल्ला इलैहि ۔ सुब्हानल्लाहि अदादश्शफ्अि वल वत्रि व अदादा कलिमातिल्लाहित्ताम्मति कुल्लिहा नस्अलुकस्सलामता बिरहमतिका या अरहमर्राहिमीन ۔ व हुवा हस्बुना व निअमल वकील ۔ निअमल मौला व निअमन्नसीर ۔ व ला हौला व ला क़ुव्वता इल्ला बिल्लाहिल अलिय्यिल अज़ीम ۔ व सल्लल्लाहु तआला अला सय्यिदिना मुहम्मदिन व अला आलिही व सहबिही व अलल मुमिनीना वल मुमिनाति वल मुस्लिमीना वल मुस्लिमाति अदादा ज़र्रातिल वुजूदि व अदादा मअलूमातिल्लाहि वल हम्दु लिल्लाहि रब्बिल आलमीन ۔ आमीन ۔ सुम्मा आमीन ۔
Youm E Ashura Ki Dua in English
Part 1 Read Once
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
Ya Qaabila tawbati Aadama Yawma Aashura
Ya Farija karbi Zin-Nooni Yawma Aashura
Ya Jaami’a shamli Ya’qooba Yawma Aashura
Ya Saami’a da’wati Moosa wa Haaroona Yawma Aashura
Ya Mugheetha Ibraaheema minan-naari Yawma Aashura
Ya Raafi’a Idreesa ilas-samaai Yawma Aashura
Ya Mujeeba da’wati Saalihin fin-naaqati Yawma Aashura
Ya Naasira Sayyidina Muhammadin Sallallahu Ta’ala Alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallama Yawma Aashura
Ya Rahmanad-Dunya wal Aakhirati wa Raheemahuma, Salli ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa ‘ala Aali Sayyidina Muhammadin wa Salli ‘ala Jamee’il Ambiyaa’i wal Mursaleena waqdi Haajatina fid-Dunya wal Aakhirati wa atil U’maarana fi Ta’atika wa Mahabbatika wa Ridaaka wa Ahyina Hayaatan Tayyibatan wa tawaffana ‘alal Imaani wal Islaami bi Rahmatika ya Arhamar-Raahimeen
Allaahumma bi ‘izzatil Hasani wa Akheehi wa Ummihi wa Abihi wa Jaddeehi wa Baneehi farrij ‘anna ma nahnu feehi
Part 2 Read 7 Times
Subhaanallahi mil-al Meezaani wa muntahal ‘Ilmi wa mablaghar-Ridaa wa Zeenatal ‘Arshi laa malja’a wa laa manja minallahi illaa ilayhi. Subhaanallahi ‘adaadash-Shaf’i wal Watri wa ‘adada Kalimaa-tillahit-Taammati kullihaa nas-alukas-Salaamata bi Rahmatika ya Arhamar-Raahimeen. Wa Huwa Hasbuna wa ni’mal Wakeel. Ni’mal Mawla wa ni’man-Naseer. Wa laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaahil ‘Aliyyil ‘Azeem. Wa Sallallahu Ta’ala ‘ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa ‘ala Aalihi wa Sahbihi wa ‘alal Mu’mineena wal Mu’minaati wal Muslimiena wal Muslimaat ‘adada dharraatil wujoodi wa ‘adada ma’loomaatillahi wal Hamdu lillaahi Rabbil ‘Aalameen. Aameen. Thumma Aameen.
Meaning of Youm E Ashura Ki Dua in English
Part 1 Meaning
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
O Allah You who accepted the repentance of Adam on the Day of Ashura,
O Allah You who relieved the distress of Yunus (the man of the whale) on the Day of Ashura,
O Allah You who reunited the family of Yaqub on the Day of Ashura,
O Allah You who heard the call of Musa and Harun on the Day of Ashura,
O Allah You who saved Ibrahim from the fire on the Day of Ashura,
O Allah You who elevated Idris to the heavens on the Day of Ashura,
O Allah You who answered the prayer of Salih regarding the she-camel on the Day of Ashura,
O Allah You who aided our Master Muhammad ﷺ on the Day of Ashura
O Most Merciful of both worlds, send blessings upon our Master Muhammad and upon his family, and upon all the Prophets and Messengers. Fulfill our needs in this world and the next. Lengthen our lives in Your obedience, love, and pleasure. Grant us a pure life, and take us from this world with faith and Islam by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of all.
O Allah, by the honor of Hasan and his brother, his mother, his father, his grandfather, and his children remove from us the difficulties we are in.
Part 2 Meaning
Glory be to Allah to the full weight of the Scales and to the utmost limits of knowledge, and as far as His pleasure reaches, and as beautiful as His Throne. There is no refuge and no escape from Allah except to Him. Glory be to Allah equal to the number of even and odd, and equal to the count of all His perfect words. We ask You for safety by Your mercy, O Most Merciful. He is sufficient for us and what an excellent Guardian. What an excellent Master and what an excellent Helper. There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Most Magnificent. And may Allah’s blessings be upon our Master Muhammad, his family, his companions, all believing men and women, and all Muslim men and women as many as the atoms of existence and as many as the things known to Allah. All praise is for Allah, Lord of all the worlds. Ameen, and then Ameen.
Meaning of Ashura Ki Dua In Hindi
भाग 1 का अर्थ
अल्लाह के नाम से शुरू करता हूँ जो बेहद मेहरबान और रहम करने वाला है।
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हज़रत आदम (अ.स.) की तौबा क़बूल की,
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हज़रत यूनुस (अ.स.) की तकलीफ़ दूर की,
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हज़रत याक़ूब (अ.स.) के बिखरे परिवार को मिलाया,
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हज़रत मूसा और हारून (अ.स.) की दुआ सुनी,
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हज़रत इब्राहीम (अ.स.) को आग से बचाया,
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हज़रत इदरीस (अ.स.) को आसमान पर उठाया,
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हज़रत सालिह (अ.स.) की दुआ क़बूल की,
ऐ अल्लाह तूने आशूरा के दिन हमारे सरदार हज़रत मुहम्मद ﷺ की मदद फ़रमाई
ऐ दुनिया और आखिरत के रहमान व रहीम, हमारे सरदार मुहम्मद ﷺ पर और उनकी आल पर और तमाम नबियों व रसूलों पर दरूद भेज। हमारी दुनिया और आखिरत की ज़रूरतें पूरी कर। हमारी उम्रें तेरी इताअत, मोहब्बत और रज़ा में गुज़ार। हमें अच्छी ज़िंदगी दे और हमें ईमान और इस्लाम की हालत में उठा ऐ सबसे बड़े रहम करने वाले।
ऐ अल्लाह, हज़रत हसन (र.अ.) की इज़्ज़त के वसीले से, उनके भाई, उनकी माँ, उनके बाप, उनके नाना और उनकी औलाद के वसीले से हमारी परेशानियाँ दूर फ़रमा।
भाग 2 का अर्थ
अल्लाह की तस्बीह हो मीज़ान के भार के बराबर, इल्म की आखिरी हद तक, रज़ा की इंतिहा तक और अर्श की ज़ीनत के बराबर। अल्लाह से कोई पनाहगाह नहीं और न कोई निजात की जगह सिवाय उसी की तरफ़ लौटने के। अल्लाह की तस्बीह हो जोड़े और ताक की गिनती के बराबर और उसके तमाम पूरे कलिमात की तादाद के बराबर। हम तुझसे सलामती माँगते हैं तेरी रहमत के वसीले से ऐ सबसे रहम करने वाले। वही हमारे लिए काफ़ी है और कितना अच्छा वकील है। कितना अच्छा मौला और कितना अच्छा मददगार है। कोई ताक़त और कोई क़ुव्वत नहीं मगर अल्लाह की जो बहुत बुलंद और बहुत अज़ीम है। और अल्लाह की रहमत हो हमारे सरदार मुहम्मद ﷺ पर, उनकी आल पर, उनके सहाबा पर, तमाम मुसलमान मर्दों और औरतों पर वजूद के ज़र्रों की गिनती के बराबर और अल्लाह के इल्म में जो कुछ है उसकी तादाद के बराबर। तमाम तारीफ़ें अल्लाह के लिए हैं जो सारे जहानों का रब है। आमीन। फिर आमीन।
How to Read This Dua
Reading Youm E Ashura Ki Dua is simple and structured in two parts:
- Start with Bismillah and recite Part 1 once with full attention and a sincere heart.
- After completing Part 1, recite Part 2 seven times consecutively.
- Make your personal du’a at the end, asking Allah (SWT) for whatever is in your heart.
- Keep your heart present throughout. Understand the meaning so that each name of Allah you call upon resonates within you.
- This dua can be recited at any time between the sunrise and sunset on the 10th of Muharram.
There is no specific physical posture required beyond what is natural for making du’a sitting facing the Qiblah with raised hands is recommended.
When to Read Youm E Ashura Ki Dua
Yome Ashura Ki Dua is specifically tied to the 10th of Muharram. The most authentic and widely accepted time to recite it is:
- Any time between Fajr (sunrise) and Maghrib (sunset) on the 10th of Muharram.
- It may also be recited on the 9th of Muharram in conjunction with the evening worship of that night.
- Some scholars also recommend reciting it in the morning after Fajr on Ashura.
The tradition narrated by Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (RA) mentions that those who recite this dua at any point from sunrise to sunset on the Day of Ashura do so under the protection and blessings of Allah (SWT) for the entire year.
It is also deeply recommended to pair this dua with:
- Fasting on the 9th and 10th of Muharram in line with the Sunnah
- Extra voluntary prayers (Nafl Salah)
- Recitation of the Quran
- Sending salutations (Durood) upon the Prophet ﷺ
Benefits of Ashura Ki Dua
The spiritual benefits of reciting 10 Muharram Ashura Ki Dua are deeply rooted in Islamic tradition:
1. Protection for the Entire Year Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (RA) narrated that one who recites this dua between sunrise and sunset on the Day of Ashura receives a form of divine protection throughout the coming year.
2. Forgiveness of Sins The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) confirmed that fasting on Ashura expiates the sins of the past year (Sahih Muslim). Pairing the fast with this sincere du’a multiplies the spiritual reward.
3. Connection to the Prophets This dua is unique in that it calls upon Allah through the blessings He showed to eight different Prophets (peace be upon them all). It is a form of tawassul seeking closeness to Allah through these blessed remembrances.
4. Relief from Hardship The dua explicitly asks Allah to remove difficulties and hardships “farrij ‘anna ma nahnu feehi” making it a powerful supplication for those going through trials.
5. A Blessed and Pure Life The supplication specifically asks for a pure and noble life “Hayaatan Tayyibah” and for one’s soul to be taken in a state of complete faith and submission.
6. Reward of Nafl Salah It is also transmitted that offering four rak’ahs of Nafl prayer on this day with Ayat-ul-Kursi once and Surah Ikhlas three times in each rak’ah brings great reward and the answering of one’s prayers.
Explanation and Importance of This Dua
The Youm E Ashura Ki Dua is not merely a formulaic prayer. It is a spiritual journey through the history of the Prophets a reminder that Allah (SWT) has always been present for those who called upon Him. Every line of Part 1 names a Prophet and the specific mercy Allah showed them on the Day of Ashura.
This structure teaches a profound lesson: Allah’s mercy is not limited by time or circumstance. He saved Ibrahim from fire, reunited a father with his son across years of separation, freed a man from the belly of a whale, and raised a Prophet to the highest heavens. All of this on one day a day that keeps returning every year as an invitation to seek that same mercy.
Ashura Ki Dua in Hindi (transliteration) is widely read among South Asian Muslims and is considered one of the important ibadat of Muharram alongside fasting, Quran recitation, and extra prayers.
The second part of the dua recited seven times is a glorification of Allah (SWT) that combines deep theological praise with a request for safety. The number seven in Islamic spirituality is significant, and the repetition deepens the state of remembrance.
Conclusion
The Youm E Ashura Ki Dua is a timeless connection between a Muslim’s heart and the infinite mercy of Allah (SWT). On a day when Allah granted relief, protection, forgiveness, and elevation to His Prophets, it is only fitting that we too turn to Him with sincerity and hope.
Whether you recite Ashura Ki Dua in Hindi, in Arabic, or read the Youm E Ashura Ki Dua in English translation to understand it deeply, what matters most is the intention and the presence of the heart. Pair this dua with fasting, extra prayers, and remembrance of Allah, and make the 10th of Muharram a day of spiritual renewal every year.
May Allah (SWT) accept our prayers, forgive our sins, remove our difficulties, and grant us all a life of faith, love, and nearness to Him. Ameen.
? FAQs About Youm E Ashura Ki Dua
Q1: What is Youm E Ashura Ki Dua?
It is a special du’a recited on the 10th of Muharram (Ashura). It calls upon Allah through the names of the blessings He showed to His Prophets on this sacred day and seeks His mercy, protection, and forgiveness.
Q2: Is Youm E Ashura Ki Dua authentic?
This dua is attributed to Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (RA) and is widely transmitted in South Asian Islamic tradition. It contains no theological issues, calls upon Allah (SWT) alone, and is considered a valid form of dua and tawassul.
Q3: How many times should Ashura Ki Dua be read?
Part 1 is read once, and Part 2 (beginning with “Subhaanallahi mil-al Meezaan”) is read seven times immediately after.
Q4: Can Ashura Ki Dua be read in Urdu or Hindi translation?
The recommended practice is to read it in Arabic. However, understanding the meaning whether through Ashura Ki Dua in Hindi translation or English deepens the sincerity and presence of heart during recitation.
Q5: Is fasting on Ashura compulsory?
Fasting on Ashura (10th Muharram) is a strongly recommended Sunnah, not obligatory (Fard). Fasting on both the 9th and 10th of Muharram is the most complete practice, as narrated in authentic hadith.
Q6: What is the best time to read Yome Ashura Ki Dua?
Any time from sunrise to sunset on the 10th of Muharram. Many scholars recommend reciting it in the morning, after Fajr prayer.
Q7: Can women read this dua during their monthly cycle?
Yes. Women are permitted to recite supplications (du’a) and words of remembrance (dhikr) at all times. This dua falls under the category of dua and dhikr, not Quran recitation.
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