Arabic, transliteration & Meaning
There is a particular stillness in the final moments of a fast.
The table may already be set, dates are within reach, and everyone is waiting for the maghrib adhan. After a day of fasting, the moment of iftar finally arrives.
And before the evening moves on, it is a beautiful time to remember Allah (SWT)
A dua reported from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when breaking his fast is:
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration:
Dhahaba al-zama’u, wabtallatil-‘urooq, wa thabatal-ajru in sha’ Allah.
Meaning:
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is assured, if Allah wills.
Simple words, but after a full day of fasting they carry a beautiful meaning of gratitude that the fast has been completed and hope that Allah accepts its reward.
This dua is reported as being said when the fast is broken.
The Prophet ﷺ would break his fast before prayer with fresh dates. If fresh dates were unavailable, he would have dried dates, and if those were unavailable, he would drink water.
So, when Maghrib arrives, break your fast without unnecessary delay, remember Allah and make your dua.
Absolutely!
The moments around iftar are precious, and you do not need to limit yourself to one memorized supplication.
The Prophet ﷺ taught that the supplication of the fasting person at the time of breaking the fast is not rejected.
Before the first date or sip of water, take a moment to ask Allah for what is on your heart.
Make dua forgiveness. For your family. For guidance. For those struggling around the world. For the things you hope for and the things only Allah knows you need.
Sometimes the sincerest dua is simply the one that comes naturally.
Iftar can become busy very quickly.
Plates are passed around, glasses are filled, and conversations begin again.
But just before all of that, there is a small moment worth holding onto.
A day of worship has reached its end. The fast has been completed. And before the first bite, there is an opportunity to turn quietly to Allah.
During Ramadan, try not to let that moment pass unnoticed and give back when you can. Let it be a moment of gratitude, dua, and generosity, remembering that while our tables may be full, others may still be waiting for theirs.
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