Iftar Dua (دعاء الإفطار)
The Prophetic supplication for breaking your fast. One of the times when dua is guaranteed to be accepted.
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba adh-dhama'u wab-tallat il-'uruqu wa thabata al-ajru in sha Allah
"The thirst has gone, the veins have been moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills."
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu
"O Allah, for You I have fasted and upon Your provision I have broken my fast."
Note: This dua is narrated by Abu Dawud (2358) with a weaker chain, but scholars accept it for practice due to its beautiful meaning and widespread use.
Why Iftar Time Is Special
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There are three whose dua is not rejected: the fasting person until they break their fast, the just ruler, and the oppressed person." (Tirmidhi 3598)
This means the entire day of fasting your duas are accepted — and the moment of iftar is the peak. Don't rush to eat without making dua first. This is your golden window.
The Prophet (ﷺ) would break his fast with fresh dates. If not available, dried dates. If not available, water. He would say "Bismillah" before eating, take a few dates or sips of water, then make the iftar dua.
How to Break Your Fast (Step by Step)
- 1.Wait for Maghrib adhan — confirm it's time to break fast
- 2.Say "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah)
- 3.Eat an odd number of dates (1, 3, or 5) or drink water
- 4.Recite the iftar dua: "Dhahaba adh-dhama'u..."
- 5.Make your personal duas — this is when they are most accepted
- 6.Pray Maghrib salah
- 7.Then enjoy your iftar meal