The most authentic duʼā for Iftar
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dhahaba al-ẓamaʼu wa ibtallati al-ʿurūqu wa thabata al-ajru in shāʼa Allāh
“The thirst has gone, the veins are moist, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.”
Reflection
The Prophet ﷺ recited this when breaking his fast. Its words capture the full arc of the fast — the physical relief of thirst quenched, the nourishment of the body, and the hope that Allah accepts what was given up for His sake. The phrase “in shāʼa Allāh” is a reminder that reward is ultimately with Him.
The widely recited Duʼa for Iftar
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allāhumma laka ṣumtu wa bika āmantu wa ʿalā rizqika afṭartu
“O Allah, for You I fasted, in You I believed, and upon Your provision I break my fast.”
Reflection
This duʼa is beloved across the Muslim world for its sincerity and meaning. Scholars including Al-Albānī have classified its chain as weak (daʻif). It is shared here so that those familiar with it can understand its status — and prioritise the authenticated narration above. The beautiful meaning, however, remains a worthy sentiment to hold in the heart.
When to Recite
Recite at Maghrib time when breaking your fast. Begin with the Authentic Duʼa narrated by the Prophet ﷺ.