Supplication when breaking the fast

Reference: http://mufti.af.org.sa/ar/content/الدعاء-المستحب-عند-الفطر

Question: What is the recommended supplication [to utter] at the time of breaking the fast?

Response: It has been narrated that when the Prophet ﷺ would break his fast, he would say:

« ذهب الظمأ، وابتلت العروق، وثبت الأجر إن شاء الله »
«The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is established – if Allaah wills.» – Abu Daawood, 2357.

It has [also] been narrated [that He ﷺ would say]:

« اللهم لك صمت، وعلى رزقك أفطرت »
«O Allaah, for you I fasted, and by your provision, I [now] break the fast.» – Abu Daawood, 2358.

…that said however, the time of breaking the fast is a time when the supplication [to Allaah] is accepted; so the Muslim should seek out those beneficial and encompassing supplications – and supplicate with them seeking what he desires, with hope in Allaah [that He will accept the supplication].


Translation originally published on 26 March, 2018.

Graduate of the Islaamic University of Madeenah, having completed the Arabic Language programme at the Institute of Arabic Language before progressing to the Faculty of Sharee'ah, from which he graduated in 2004. He currently resides in Birmingham, UK.