dua to break fast

Here is a widely used dua to break fast (iftar) , with meaning and a bit of practical context.

Main dua to break fast (iftar)

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ، وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ

Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu, wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu.

Meaning (English): “O Allah, I fasted for You, and I believe in You, and I put my trust in You, and with Your provision I break my fast.”

You can say this right at Maghrib time , just before or as you take your first sip of water or bite of food.

Another well-known wording

Many Muslims also use this short wording when breaking the fast:

Arabic: ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Transliteration: Dhahaba al‑zama’u, wabtallat al‑‘urooq, wa thabata al‑ajru in shā’ Allah.

Meaning: “The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.”

Some scholars mention this narration as weak, but it is still widely recited and referenced in many contemporary guides.

Simple practical guide

When to say the dua

• Right at Maghrib , when it is time to break the fast.

• You may recite the dua before taking your first sip/bite, or immediately as you break your fast.

How to practice it

• Break your fast with dates or water , following the Sunnah, then continue your meal.

• Say the dua with presence of heart , thinking about Allah’s favors and the strength He gave you to complete the fast.

• After this iftar dua, make your personal duas (for forgiveness, guidance, family, etc.), as the time of iftar is a blessed time for supplication.

Is there only one “correct” dua?

Islamic teachers often explain that:

• There is a most established wording (like “Allahumma inni laka sumtu…”).

• You are also allowed to make personal duas in your own language , asking Allah for what you need, as long as it is respectful and good.

So you can combine both: say the taught iftar dua , then add your own heartfelt supplications.

Mini story to remember it

Imagine you’ve been fasting a long, hot day. The adhan of Maghrib starts, you have a date in your hand, and just before you eat it, you quietly say: “Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu, wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu.” You feel the relief of water and food, but also the inner peace of knowing you fasted only for Allah and now break your fast only with what He provided. That moment of stillness and gratitude is exactly what this dua is meant to capture.

TL;DR:
Say at iftar: “Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa bika aamantu, wa ‘alayka tawakkaltu, wa ‘ala rizqika aftartu” — “O Allah, I fasted for You, believed in You, trusted in You, and with Your provision I break my fast.” Then make any personal duas you wish.

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