Day of Ashura
Āyatul Ḥirs 1000 Times
Recitation of the last two verses of Surah At-Tawbah on the Day of Ashura.
How to Perform
Recite Āyatul Ḥirs, the last two verses of Surah At-Tawbah, 1000 times during the daytime of Ashura.
Arabic Text
لَقَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَسُولٌ مِنْ أَنْفُسِكُمْ عَزِيزٌ عَلَيْهِ مَا عَنِتُّمْ حَرِيصٌ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَءُوفٌ رَحِيمٌ فَإِنْ تَوَلَّوْا فَقُلْ حَسْبِيَ اللَّهُ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Reference Mentioned
It is mentioned that Sayyidunā ʿAliyyul Kharrāṣam (ra) recorded a virtue for reciting these verses on the Day of Ashura.
As with all devotional practices, recite with sincerity, humility, and hope in Allah’s mercy.
Summary of Meaning
- Allah sent the Messenger ﷺ as a mercy and concern for the believers.
- The Prophet ﷺ is described as compassionate and merciful to the believers.
- The believer places complete trust in Allah.
- Allah alone is sufficient as the ultimate Protector and Helper.
- Allah is the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
Reflection
These verses combine love for the Messenger ﷺ, reliance upon Allah, and complete trust in the Lord of the Mighty Throne.