316. Dua for Iftar at Someone's House
Dua for Iftar in Arabic
أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمُ الصَّائِمُونَ، وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الْأَبْرَارُ، وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ
Dua for Iftar English Transliteration
Aftara 'indakumus-saa'imoona, wa 'akala ta'aamakumul-'abraaru, wa sallat 'alaykumul-malaa'ikah.
Dua for Iftar English Translation
With you, those who are fasting have broken their fast, you have fed those who are righteous, and the angels recite their prayers upon you.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مَخْلَدُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم جَاءَ إِلَى سَعْدِ بْنِ عُبَادَةَ فَجَاءَ بِخُبْزٍ وَزَيْتٍ فَأَكَلَ ثُمَّ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمُ الصَّائِمُونَ وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الأَبْرَارُ وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ " .
Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) came to visit Sa'd ibn Ubaydah, and he brought bread and olive oil, and he ate (them). Them). Then the Prophet (ﷺ) said: May the fasting (men) break their fast with you, and the pious eat your food, and the angels pray for blessing on you. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 3854]
Benefits of dua for iftar
This dua brings special blessings for hosts who serve iftar to fasting guests
- Reciting dua for iftar invites angels to pray for your host and their family
- The dua for breaking fast reminds guests to thank those who feed them
- Saying the iftar dua helps remember the righteous who join in the meal
- It shows kindness and respect to those offering food during Ramadan
- Making this dua for iftar encourages unity and connection among Muslims
- The dua for iftar is from authentic masnoon dua sources in Islamic tradition
When to Recite dua for iftar
Dua for iftar should be said right after breaking your fast at someone’s house
- Recite the iftar dua when you finish eating the meal with your host
- Say the breaking fast dua during Ramadan when invited for iftar by others
- Share the prayer for breaking fast after meals at Islamic gatherings or masjid events
How to Perform dua for iftar
- Begin by breaking your fast with dates and water, following the sunnah and reciting the iftar dua quietly
- After saying Bismillah, eat the food provided by your host, remembering the duas for iftar
- Once finished, recite the dua for iftar for your host as taught in Islamic dua traditions
- Keep your heart sincere and thankful during the breaking fast dua and include prayers for blessings upon the host
Summary
Dua for iftar at someone’s house is a beautiful masnoon dua that brings honor and blessings to those who provide food to fasting Muslims. The words of this dua remind everyone to think of the righteous and seek prayers from the angels for the host. It is a special way to show care and connection during Ramadan gatherings. This dua for iftar helps strengthen bonds among Muslims and encourages kindness at every meal shared. Making this dua at iftar keeps the tradition alive and brings peace and blessings to both the guest and the host.