Ziyarat Ashura

Ziyarat Ashura

The Ziyārat ʿĀshūrāʾ stands as one of the most powerful and comprehensive devotional texts in the Shīʿī tradition — a declaration of loyalty, remembrance (dhikr), and moral alignment with Imam Ḥusayn (ʿa, an honorific meaning ʿalayhi al-salām — peace be upon him). Ziyarat Ashura presents this sacred supplication as a spiritual testimony that links the believer to the truth (ḥaqq), justice (ʿadl), and divine purpose embodied in the martyrs of Karbalāʾ.

About the Book

Published by the World Organization for Islamic Services, Ziyarat Ashura provides the Arabic text and English translation of this foundational ziyārah (visitation supplication), along with brief explanatory notes to guide readers through its theological and ethical dimensions. Drawing from ḥadīth (prophetic tradition), classical commentaries, and teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa, the Prophet’s Household), the book highlights the spiritual meaning of invoking blessings on the righteous and distancing oneself from injustice and corruption. It reveals how the ziyārah expresses devotion, sincerity (ikhlāṣ), steadfastness (ṣabr), and moral clarity — qualities that align the believer with the mission of Imam Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī (ʿa) and the preservation of divine truth. Written in accessible language, this edition helps readers grasp both the devotional beauty and ethical depth of Ziyārat ʿĀshūrāʾ.

What You Will Discover

• The Arabic text and English translation of Ziyārat ʿĀshūrāʾ.
• Key spiritual themes of loyalty, devotion, and moral dissociation.
• The Qurʾānic and ḥadīth-based foundations of blessings and condemnations.
• How the ziyārah cultivates sincerity (ikhlāṣ), patience (ṣabr), and remembrance (dhikr).
• The connection between the prayer and Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) mission of truth (ḥaqq), justice (ʿadl), and reform (iṣlāḥ, moral rectification).

About the Author

The World Organization for Islamic Services is a Shīʿī research and publishing institution based in Tehran dedicated to preserving and presenting authentic Islamic devotional texts. Through works such as Ziyarat Ashura, it aims to help readers deepen their understanding of classical supplications and strengthen their bond with the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) through thoughtful translation and devotional clarity.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for readers, students, and devotees seeking a clear, reliable, and spiritually enriching presentation of Ziyārat ʿĀshūrāʾ — a prayer that unites remembrance, devotion, and moral resolve in the light of Imam Ḥusayn’s (ʿa) eternal sacrifice.