313. Dua for Iftar (Iftar Dua)
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when he breaks his fast:
Dua for Iftar in Arabic
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَاءُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوْقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dua for Iftar English Transliteration
Dhahabadh-dhama'u wabtallatil-'urooqu, wa thabatal-'ajru 'inshaa'Allah
Dua for Iftar English Translation
The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Note that, the widely practiced hadith 'Allahumma laka samtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu' but, the hadith is da'if (weak). [2]
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ يَحْيَى أَبُو مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، أَخْبَرَنِي الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ وَاقِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَالِمٍ - الْمُقَفَّعُ - قَالَ رَأَيْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ يَقْبِضُ عَلَى لِحْيَتِهِ فَيَقْطَعُ مَا زَادَ عَلَى الْكَفِّ وَقَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا أَفْطَرَ قَالَ " ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ " .
Marwan ibn Salim al-Muqaffa' said: I saw Ibn Umar holding his beard with his hand and cutting what exceeded the handful of it. He (Ibn Umar) said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said when he broke his fast: Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allah wills. [[1] Hasan (Albani). Abu Dawud: 2357 [2] Weak (Albany). Abu Dawud: 2358]
Benefits of Iftar Dua
Reciting the iftar dua helps connect to the purpose of fasting while bringing calmness and reward during Ramadan and every time of breaking fast.
- Reminds fasting Muslims about the reward given by Allahfor fasting
- Helps focus the mind on the blessings of iftar & the food given
- Encourages a thankful heart when breaking the fast
- Keeps the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) alive
- Gives a moment to think about the efforts made during fasting
- Makes discipline stronger in saying Islamic dua & prayers
- Helps build a habit of mindful eating & saying the Ramadan iftar dua
When to Recite Iftar Dua
The iftar dua should be said at the right time each day, marking the end of fasting and the beginning of iftar with gratitude and remembrance.
- Say the iftar dua right before taking the first sip of water or bite of food at sunset
- Recite the dua for breaking fast during Ramadan every day at iftar time
- Use the dua after breaking fast on other days when observing voluntary fasting
- Repeat the ramadan iftar dua after maghrib azan before eating dates or your meal
- Make the dua for fasting at any iftar gathering with Muslim friends or family
How to Perform Iftar Dua
Making the iftar dua is simple and important, helping Muslims complete their fasting with the right intention and Islamic duas.
- Begin by waiting for the exact time of iftar and make sure your fast is still intact
- Sit calmly and face the qiblah if possible when ready for breaking fast
- Recite the iftar dua in Arabic, or use the iftar dua in english if needed
- Break your fast with dates or water as is the sunnah, right after the dua
- Share the moment with family or friends, encouraging everyone to say the breaking fast dua together
Summary
The dua for Iftar (Iftar Dua) is a special masnoon dua recited at sunset to mark the end of fasting in Ramadan or any other fast. Its words help Muslims reflect on the effort of fasting, remind them of their reward, and bring peace while breaking fast.
This Ramadan dua not only follows the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) but also brings hearts together at iftar time. By remembering Allahand sharing this simple prayer, Muslims build strong habits in their daily Islamic duas.