Muharram 2025 When Is Ashura Check Out Date, Significance, Rituals, and More

Tarun jha July 01, 2025

🕋 Introduction: What Is Muharram?

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims around the world. It is often seen as a time of reflection, remembrance, and deep sorrow—especially due to the events that occurred on the 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura. But beyond mourning and rituals, what is the real spiritual significance of this sacred month?

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, a revered spiritual leader of this era, has revealed that the true essence of Muharram and Ashura lies in the search for spiritual truth, not just tradition. Let us uncover this deeper perspective while also understanding the date, history, rituals, and what Muharram means for mankind in 2025.

📅 Muharram 2025: When Is Ashura?

In 2025, Muharram is expected to begin on the evening of Sunday, June 29, 2025, and end on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon.

The Day of Ashura (10th of Muharram) will be observed on:

🗓️ Tuesday, July 8, 2025

This day will be remembered with prayers, fasting, mourning, and community gatherings across the world. But more importantly, it is an opportunity to awaken the world to the truth that has been hidden for centuries.

🕯️ What Happened on Ashura? A Historical Overview

Ashura is most notably recognized for the Battle of Karbala, which took place in 680 CE (61 AH). This event marked the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the beloved grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who stood against the injustice and tyranny of Yazid, the then ruler.

Imam Hussain, along with 72 of his companions, was surrounded in the scorching deserts of Karbala without water or help. Despite the odds, they stood firm in their resistance and sacrificed their lives for the truth. His stand is seen as the ultimate example of courage, devotion, and self-sacrifice.

🧠 But Is Mourning Enough? The Hidden Message of Ashura

According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, simply mourning the sacrifice of Imam Hussain without learning the spiritual lesson is like reading a signboard but never reaching the destination. The true message of Ashura is not just grief—it’s enlightenment.

“Great souls come not just to suffer, but to show the path. If we only cry for them and don’t change ourselves, we miss the purpose.”
— Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj

📖 Rituals Observed During Muharram

Here are some of the common rituals practiced by Muslims during Muharram and Ashura:

Fasting: Many observe fasts on the 9th and 10th days of Muharram. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad recommended this to honor the deliverance of Prophet Moses from Pharaoh.
Majlis (gatherings): Religious gatherings are held where scholars narrate the story of Karbala and reflect on its meaning.
Matam (self-flagellation): In some Shia traditions, mourners beat their chests or use chains to remember the pain suffered by Hussain and his family.
Processions: Devotees carry replicas of the mausoleum of Hussain, recite elegies, and chant slogans in remembrance.

⚠️ But Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj Questions:

Are these rituals supported by holy scriptures? Or are they man-made customs added over time? He urges people to verify if these acts actually lead to salvation or closeness to God.

🙏 The Real Significance of Ashura – A Spiritual Viewpoint

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains that Ashura is a divine sign, not a cultural festival. It teaches us to seek the Supreme God, the true way of worship, and the Tatvdarshi Saint who can provide liberation.

1. Karbala Is a Reminder of Worldly Injustice

Imam Hussain’s death shows that even the righteous can be victims in a world ruled by Kaal Brahm—the deceptive god of this material realm. This world is full of suffering, war, betrayal, and death because it is not the eternal world created by the Supreme God (Allah Kabir).

2. True Worship Can Save

Sant Rampal Ji teaches that if people follow the scripture-based devotion shown in holy books, they can be protected even in the most dangerous times. Imam Hussain was brave and truthful, but he did not receive initiation (Naam) from a Tatvdarshi Saint, and thus divine protection could not reach him.

“One who takes refuge in the true God and follows His rules can conquer even death.”
— Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj

📚 Spiritual Evidence from the Quran

The Quran Sharif itself hints at the presence of a Supreme Being above the commonly known “Allah”:

Surah Ash-Shura 42:1–2 & 42:49: Speaks of a unique Creator who is above all.
Surah Furqan 25:58–59: Advises us to seek information about the Supreme Power from a "Tatvdarshi Saint".
Surah Al-Furqan 25:23: Warns that many deeds done in ignorance will be rendered useless on Judgment Day.

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has shown that this Supreme God is Allah Kabir (described in the Vedas as Param Akshar Brahm) and that He alone is worthy of worship.

📢 What Should We Learn from Ashura?

The lesson is not just to cry over Hussain's sacrifice. The real question is:
Are we also standing on the wrong side of worship today without realizing it?

Here’s what Sant Rampal Ji recommends:

✅ 1. Stop Blind Rituals

Beating yourself or displaying grief publicly does not liberate the soul. True devotion brings internal peace and salvation.

✅ 2. Seek the Supreme God

Search for the real Creator (Kabir Saheb) who can save you not only in this life but beyond death.

✅ 3. Take Naam Diksha (Initiation)

Take the true mantra (Naam) from a Tatvdarshi Saint who gives scripture-certified spiritual knowledge.

✅ 4. Live a Moral Life

Adopt non-violence, truth, humility, and charity as part of your daily conduct, as per the guidance of the true Guru.

🧘 Muharram Is a Chance to Start Over

While many remember past sacrifices, Sant Rampal Ji says the best tribute is to not repeat the same mistake. Don’t live without knowing the real God. Don’t delay your spiritual awakening.

The path of true devotion is not limited to one religion. The truth is universal. Saints like Imam Hussain, Jesus, and Guru Nanak came to show us the higher way—but society misunderstood them.

🌟 A New Era of Spirituality with Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj

Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj is giving the same spiritual knowledge that God gave in ancient times. He is the Tatvdarshi Saint mentioned in the holy books who can lead the soul back to Satlok, the eternal abode.

Thousands of followers of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj report:

Miraculous healings
Freedom from addiction
Peace of mind
Clarity in life’s purpose
Fearless devotion

This is true worship, not ritual-based misery.

📘 Where to Begin?

Read “Gyan Ganga” and “Way of Living” – free books explaining spiritual truths with scriptural proof.
Watch free daily Satsang on Sadhna TV at 7:30 PM (IST).
Visit www.jagatgururampalji.org for free books, videos, and contact info.

✨ Conclusion: This Ashura, Choose Truth Over Tradition

Muharram is not just the start of a new Islamic year—it’s a time to rewrite your spiritual destiny. This Ashura, don’t just fast or mourn—seek the truth that can end your soul’s suffering once and for all.

Imam Hussain’s sacrifice was not in vain—it was a message. And Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj has decoded it for the world today: