# Dua for Breaking the Fast (Iftar): Arabic, English M… | UKPT > The authentic Sunnah dua to recite at iftar when you break your Ramadan fast — the words of the Prophet ﷺ, full Arabic, English translation and the… *Source: https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/dua-for-breaking-the-fast · Independent, free UK prayer times.* --- Ramadan & Eid · 2nd May 2026 · 4 min read ·Kaiser Khan # Dua for Breaking the Fast (Iftar): Arabic, English Meaning & Sunnah Hadith Quick Answer The moment of iftar — the first sip of water after a long day of fasting — is one of the most accepted times for dua. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The fasting person has at the time of breaking his fast a dua that is not rejected' (Ibn Majah 1753). The Sunnah gives us a short, beautiful sentence to say the moment the fast is broken. Last updated 17 July 2026 The authentic Sunnah dua to recite at iftar when you break your Ramadan fast — the words of the Prophet ﷺ, full Arabic, English translation and the hadith from Sunan Abi Dawud. The moment of iftar — the first sip of water after a long day of fasting — is one of the most accepted times for dua. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The fasting person has at the time of breaking his fast a dua that is not rejected' (Ibn Majah 1753). The Sunnah gives us a short, beautiful sentence to say the moment the fast is broken. ## The authentic dua for iftar ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ Dhahabaz-zama'u, wabtallatil-'uruqu, wa thabatal-ajru insha'Allah. The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills. (Sunan Abi Dawud 2357 — narrated by Ibn Umar (RA), graded Hasan) ## What about Allahumma laka sumtu? The famous longer version — 'Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu' — is widely recited but its chain is weak (Da'if). Many scholars still permit reciting it as a general expression of gratitude, but the strongest authenticated wording at the moment of iftar is the one above. Some Muslims combine: open with a sip of water and Bismillah, then recite the Sunnah dua, then make personal supplication during this accepted hour. ## When exactly to say it - Wait until the adhan of Maghrib has begun — even one minute early breaks the fast invalidly. - Take a single date and water (the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ) with Bismillah. - Recite the iftar dua immediately after that first sip. - Spend the remaining minutes before Maghrib prayer making personal dua — this is the accepted hour. ## Why this moment is so blessed The fasting person endures hunger and thirst all day for Allah alone — no human can verify your fast except you and Him. As reward, Allah opens a window of accepted dua at the very moment the test ends. Use it not just for the dua of the lips, but the dua of the heart: forgiveness, family, the Ummah, Palestine, the sick, the bereaved. ## Hadith reference The dua is in Sunan Abi Dawud (2357) on the authority of Ibn Umar (RA), graded Hasan by Imam al-Albani in Sahih Abi Dawud. The hadith about the dua of the fasting person being accepted is in Sunan Ibn Majah (1753), graded Hasan. Keep this site free No adverts, no tracking. A contribution covers hosting and the daily rebuild — it never buys a listing, a method or a mosque’s place in the directory. [Support the site](/support#readers) [Charity partners](/support#charities) ## More from the Knowledge Hub [ Community ### Muslims on the Frontline: How British Muslims Showed Up During the COVID-19 Pandemic 7 min read ](/blog/muslims-on-the-frontline-covid-community-response)[ Charity & Impact ### UK Muslims: Britain's Most Generous Faith Community — The Numbers Behind Muslim Charity 7 min read ](/blog/uk-muslims-most-generous-givers)[ Mosque Stories ### East London Mosque: Over 90 Years at the Heart of Britain's Muslim Community 6 min read ](/blog/east-london-mosque-heart-of-the-community)[ Community ### The Big Iftar: How Sharing a Meal is Breaking Down Barriers Across Britain 5 min read ](/blog/big-iftar-breaking-barriers-one-meal)