Friday & Special Occasions

Breaking the Fast

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 2357

ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Transliteration

Dhahabaz-zama'u wabtallatil-'uruqu wa thabatal-ajru in sha Allah

Translation

The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, God willing.

What this dua means

It celebrates the end of the fast with gratitude and hope in Allah's reward.

When to read it

Say it when you break your fast with dates or water.

Its virtue

The fasting person has a joy at breaking the fast, and the supplicant at that moment is answered.