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
This iftar dua thanks Allah for the end of fasting, asking for reward and Barakah, and helps Muslims remember the blessings of Ramadan with every sip and bite at iftar time.
- Allah gives reward to Muslims who say iftar dua after breaking their fast.
- Dua for breaking fast brings Barakah and peace to hearts at iftar time.
- Iftar prayer helps Muslims remember Allah’s mercy and Amal during Ramadan.
- Roza kholne ki dua makes the fasting day complete with hope and thankfulness.
- Saying this dua for iftar keeps Iman strong and brings joy to the family table.
When to Recite Iftar Dua
The iftar dua is a simple masnoon dua that Muslims say at the time of breaking their fast, asking Allah for reward and Barakah after a day of patience and fasting in Ramadan.
- At the moment you break your fast, recite the iftar dua for breaking fast and reward.
- Just before taking your first sip of water, use the dua for iftar to thank Allah for His mercy.
- After finishing your meal at iftar, say the dua for fasting to ask for Barakah in your Amal.
- When sitting with family at iftar time, make the Ramadan iftar dua together for unity and reward.
- If you forget before eating, recite the breaking fast dua right after remembering for your fasting Amal.
How to perform Iftar Dua
At the time of iftar, this iftar dua is recited to thank Allah for the fast and ask for reward. It is a masnoon dua that every Muslim should say when breaking their fast in Ramadan.
- Just before taking your first sip of water, quietly recite the iftar dua with hope in your heart.
- When sitting with family for iftar, say the dua for breaking fast together for more Barakah.
- After eating your first date, remember to say the Ramadan iftar dua to thank Allah for the day.
- If you break your fast at masjid, share this dua for iftar with other Muslims around you.
- While making dua after breaking fast, ask Allah for acceptance and reward with this masnun dua.
Summary
The iftar dua is a masnoon dua that Muslims say at iftar time after a day of fasting in Ramadan. This dua for breaking fast, dhahabadh-dhama'u wabtallatil-'urooqu, thanks Allah for removing thirst and giving Barakah in Amal, and hopes for reward from Allah.
Muslims use this dua for iftar to show Iman and trust in Allah’s promise. Saying this breaking fast dua reminds us that every fast is for Allah and He gives the reward. The iftar dua helps Muslims remember the real goal of fasting and brings peace to the heart.