Dua when breaking the fast
Dua when breaking the fast: the dua the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited at iftar, expressing that the thirst has passed and the reward is secured.
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Arabic
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
- Transliteration
- Dhahaba az-zama'u, wabtallatil-uruqu, wa thabatal-ajru in sha'Allah.
- Meaning
- The thirst is gone, the veins are moist, and, Allah willing, the reward is secured.
When it is recited
It is recited after the fast is broken, following the first bite of food or sip of water.
Virtue
The moment of iftar is one of the special times when dua is accepted; this dhikr is an expression of gratitude that the reward of the fast has been recorded.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 2357
It is reported that Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite this dua when he broke his fast. The report is hasan.
This dua is listed among the Sunnah supplications recited at iftar.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
What dua is recited when breaking the fast?
The dua “Dhahaba az-zama'u, wabtallatil-uruqu, wa thabatal-ajru in sha'Allah” is recited: dua when breaking the fast, with its Arabic, transliteration and meaning.When is the iftar dua recited?
It is recited after the fast is broken, that is, after the first sip of water or bite of food.