Have you ever been waiting for the Maghrib call to prayer, ready with a glass of water and dates, but forgot to recite the prayer for breaking the fast? Well, so that the moment of breaking the fast is even more blessed, let’s discuss together the valid prayers for breaking the fast in Ramadan, complete with evidence and its virtues.
In addition, did you know that the time to break the fast is one of the most effective times to pray? So, don’t miss this golden opportunity to ask for whatever we want. Curious? Come on, read more!
Authentic Prayer for Breaking the Ramadhan Fast
Do you often hear prayers for breaking the fast that sound like this?
اللّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَبِكَ آمَنْتُ وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allahumma laka shumtu wa bika aamantu wa ‘alaika tawakkaltu wa ‘ala rizqika afthartu.
Meaning: “O Allah, I fast to You, I believe in You, I rely on You, and with Your provision I break my fast.”
But apparently, this prayer is narrated in a weak hadith (dhaif). Shaykh Al Albani in Irwa’ul Ghalil (4/38) explains that this hadith has a broken sanad and is considered mursal, so it is not strong enough to be practiced.
Well, instead, there is a prayer for breaking the fast in Ramadan that is authentic and more recommended:
ذهبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Dzahabazh zhoma’u wabtallatil ‘uruqu wa tsabatal ajru insha Allah.
It means: “Thirst has gone, veins have been moistened, and reward has been determined, insha Allah.”
This hadith was narrated by Abu Dawud (2357) and was considered hasan by Shaykh Al Albani in Sahih Abu Dawud. So, if you want to make sure our prayers are in accordance with the sunnah, let’s memorize this prayer!
Also read: How to Manage Your Sleep Time During Ramadan
The Importance of Praying When Breaking the Fast
Did you know that praying when breaking the fast is very effective? Rasulullah ﷺ said:
ثَلاَثَةٌ لاَ تُرَدُّ دَعْوَتُهُمْ: ام يُفْطِرَ، وَالإِمَامُ الْعَادِلُ، وَدَعْوَةُ الْمَظْلُومِ
Tsalāṡatun lā turaddu da‘watuhum: as-ṣā’imu ḥattā yuftar, wal imāmul ‘ādil, wa da‘watul maẓlūm.
It means: “Three people whose prayers are not rejected: a fasting person until he breaks his fast, a just leader, and the prayer of the oppressed.” (Narrated by Tirmidhi No. 2526, authenticated by Shaykh Al Albani in Sahih At-Targhib wa At-Tarhib 1/448).
So, don’t waste your time breaking your fast by only focusing on food, okay! Take the time to pray because this is a special moment full of blessings.
Also read: The Way for Turning Work into a Source of Reward in Ramadan
Sunnah and Etiquette of Breaking the Fast
To make the moment of breaking the fast even more perfect, let’s apply the following sunnah and etiquette of breaking the fast:
- Hastening to Break the Fast
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
لَا يَزَالُ النَّاسُ بِخَيْرٍ مَا عَجَّلُوا الْفِطْرَ
Lā yazālun-nāsu bikhairin mā ‘ajjalul-fiṭr.
It means: “People will always be in goodness as long as they hasten to break the fast.” (Narrated by Bukhari No. 1957 and Muslim No. 1098).
So, there’s no need to delay breaking the fast, just drink water or eat dates as soon as the Maghrib call to prayer sounds.
- Break the fast with dates or water
The Prophet ﷺ had the habit of breaking the fast with dates or water. From Anas bin Malik radhiyallahu ‘anhu, he said:
كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُفْطِرُ عَلَى رُطَبَاتٍ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُصَلِّيَ، فَإِنْ لَمْ تَكُنْ رُطَبَاتٌ فَتَمَرَاتٌ، فَإِنْ لَمْ تَكُنْ تَمَرَاتٌ حَسَا حَسَوَاتٍ مِنْ مَاءٍ
Kāna an-Nabiyyu ṣallallāhu ‘alaihi wa sallam yuftiru ‘alā ruṭabātin qabla an yuṣallī, fa in lam takun ruṭabātun fatamarātun, fa in lam takun tamarātun ḥasā ḥasawātin min mā’.
Meaning: “The Messenger of Allah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam broke his fast with wet dates before prayer. If there were none, then with dry dates. If there were none, he took a few sips of water.” (HR. Abu Dawud No. 2356, hasanized by Shaykh Al Albani in Sahih Abu Dawud).
- Don’t overeat
Allah ﷻ says in the Qur’an:
وَكُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا وَلَا تُسْرِفُوا إِنَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُسْرِفِينَWa kulū wasyrabū wa lā tusrifū, innahū lā yuḥibbul-musrifīn.
Meaning: “Eat and drink, but do not overdo it. Indeed, Allah does not like people who overdo it.” (QS. Al-A’raf: 31).
So, even though the food on the table is abundant and tempting, keep the portions in check so that the body remains healthy and worship is smoother!
Also read: The Moral, Health, and Social impact of Ramadan Fasting
Conclusion
Now we know that the authentic prayer for breaking the Ramadan fast is Dzahabazh zhoma’u wabtallatil ‘uruqu wa tsabatal ajru insha Allah. Apart from that, breaking the fast is an efficacious time for prayer, so don’t just miss it. By following the sunnah of breaking the fast, such as hastening to eat, breaking the fast with dates or water, and not overeating, God willing, our fasting will be more blessed.
Hopefully this article is useful and can help you practice the correct prayer for breaking the Ramadan fast. Happy fasting, may Allah accept all our good deeds. Amen!
Also read: Tips for Maintaining The Spirit of Ramadan While Travelling
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Al Quran AL Karim, Accessed from https://tafsirweb.com/
Al Albani, Muhammad Nashiruddin. Irwa’ul Ghalil. Dar Al Ma’arif. Accessed from https://rumaysho.com/1141-kritik-doa-buka-puasa-allahumma-laka-shumtu.html
Al Albani, Muhammad Nashiruddin. Sahih Abu Dawud. Maktabah Al-Ma’arif. https://sunnah.com/
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