Dua For Iftar in Ramadan Meaning & Arabic (Dua For Breaking Fast)
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would say a special prayer when breaking his fast. Here is the dua for iftar (dua for breaking fast) in Arabic, transliteration and translation.
Remember to say this prayer when breaking your fast to earn rewards and stay close to Allah!
Dua For Iftar in Arabic
The dua for iftaar in Arabic is:
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration
Thahabadh-dhama’u wabtallatil-‘urooqu, wa thabatal-‘ajru ‘inshaa’Allaah.
Dua Before Iftaar Meaning in English
The meaning of the dua before iftar is Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is certain if Allaah wills.
Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymin (may Allah have mercy on him), who said:
“Dua should be made before iftar (breaking the fast) , at Maghrib , because this combines weakness and humility, and because he is still fasting.
All of these are means of having one’s dua answered. After breaking the fast, one is relaxed and happy, and may become negligent. But there is a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) which, if it is sahih, shows that the du`a may be made after breaking the fast.
It said: ‘Thirst has gone, the veins are moist, and the reward is assured, if Allah wills.” (Narrated by Abu Dawud; classed as hasan by al-Albani in Sahih Sunan Abi Dawud, 2066). This can only mean after breaking the fast. Similarly it was narrated that some of the Companions said: “O Allah, for You I have fasted and with Your provision I have broken my fast.”
Dua Before Breaking Fast Hadith
‘Umar said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to say when breaking his fast:
“Dhahaba al-zama wa’btalat al-‘uruq wa thabata al-ajr in sha Allah (Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is certain if Allah wills).”
(Narrated by Abu Dawud, 2357)
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Remember to make dua (special prayers) while fasting. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said that three types of people’s prayers are always answered:
- A fair leader
- A person fasting until they break their fast
- Someone who is oppressed
Making dua after acts of worship is important in Islam, like after praying or completing Hajj rituals. Fasting is no exception!
In the Quran, Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“When my servants ask about Me, I am near and answer their prayers. So, obey Me and believe in Me, and you will be guided.” (al-Baqarah 2:186)
So, while fasting, ask Allah for:
- Paradise
- Protection from Hellfire
- Forgiveness
- Other blessings and good things taught in Islam
Keep making dua, and Allah hears you!
Importance of Making Dua in Ramadan
Pointing out the importance of making du’a during Ramadan, Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said:
“Allah tells us that He is close to His slaves and responds to the supplication (du’a) of the one who calls upon Him.
Here He is telling us of His Lordship (rububiyyah) over them and that He gives them what they ask for and He responds to their du’a.
For if they call upon Him that means they believe that He is their Lord… Then He enjoins two things upon them, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):
“So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright.” [al-Baqarah 2:186]
The first is that they should obey His commands to worship Him and seek His help. The second is that they should believe in His Lordship (rububiyyah) and Divinity (uluhiyyah), and that He is their Lord and their God.
Hence it is said that response to a person’s du’a is indicative of the soundness of his belief and the perfection of his obedience, because the verse of du’a ends with the words (interpretation of the meaning):
“So let them obey Me and believe in Me, so that they may be led aright.” [al-Baqarah 2:186](Majmu’ al-Fatawa, 14/33)
