Zahabaz Zamau Wabtallatil Full Dua Meaning and Arabic Text
“Zahabaz zamau wabtallatil” is a beautiful du’a (supplication) for breaking fast (iftar) that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would recite when ending his fast.
This du’a is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and relief after a day of fasting, acknowledging the quenching of thirst and the rejuvenation of the body.
Zahabaz Zamau Wabtallatil in Arabic
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration
Dhahaba al-zama wa’btalat al-‘uruq wa thabata al-ajr in sha Allah.
Zahabaz Zamau Wabtallatil Meaning in English
Zahabaz zamau means Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is certain if Allah wills.
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Hadith Text
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.
Abu Dawud, 2357
Explanation of the Prophetic Supplication
- “The veins are moistened” refers to the physical relief and rejuvenation that comes with breaking the fast, quenching thirst and revitalizing the body.
- “And the reward is certain if Allah wills” signifies the assurance of a reward for the fasting person, subject to Allah’s will, indicating acceptance and acknowledgment of the fast.
This supplication highlights the physical and spiritual benefits of fasting, expressing gratitude for the alleviation of hardship and the promise of a reward.
The addition of “if Allah wills” acknowledges the dependence on Allah’s will and the possibility of hidden elements affecting the reward.
The hadith legitimizes reciting this dua after breaking the fast, expressing gratitude and hope for a response to the supplication.
The fasting person worships Allah through patience during the day and gratitude at night, but it’s essential to break the fast with lawful sustenance for the supplication to be valid.
This is the most authentic supplication for breaking the fast, and individuals can add personal supplications as desired.
