Dua when breaking the fast as a guest
Dua when breaking the fast as a guest: a dua of blessing recited for the host when someone who is fasting breaks their fast in another person's home.
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Arabic
أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمُ الصَّائِمُونَ، وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الْأَبْرَارُ، وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ
- Transliteration
- Aftara indakumus-sa'imun, wa akala ta'amakumul-abrar, wa sallat alaykumul-mala'ikah.
- Meaning
- May those who fast break their fast at your table, may righteous people eat your food, and may the angels send blessings upon you.
When it is recited
It is recited for the host when breaking the fast in someone else's home.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would recite this dua for the host whenever he broke his fast at someone else's place.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 3854
It is reported as an iftar dua in Sunan Abi Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah, and the report is authentic (sahih).
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is this dua recited when breaking the fast as a guest?
It is recited to wish blessing upon the host when a fasting person breaks their fast in that person's home.Dua when breaking the fast as a guest: what is the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“Aftara indakumus-sa'imun...”: a dua found in Sunan Abi Dawud meaning “May those who fast break their fast at your table, may the angels send blessings upon you.”