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What dua should my child say when breaking the fast?

Bloomtivo answers

Say “Bismillah” and eat a date or drink water, then say: “Dhahaba adh-dhama’u wabtallatil-‘uruqu wa thabatal-ajru in sha Allah” – the thirst has gone, the veins are moist, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills. This dua is reported in Sunan Abi Dawud.

Reviewed by Shaimaa Wagdy, Bloomtivo teacher · Updated

The full answer

ذَهَبَ ٱلظَّمَأُ وَٱبْتَلَّتِ ٱلْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ ٱلْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّهُ

Dhahaba adh-dhama’u wabtallatil-‘uruqu wa thabatal-ajru in sha Allah (Sunan Abi Dawud 2357).

Word by word

ArabicMeaning
ذَهَبَ ٱلظَّمَأُThe thirst has gone
وَٱبْتَلَّتِ ٱلْعُرُوقُand the veins are moistened
وَثَبَتَ ٱلْأَجْرُand the reward is confirmed
إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّهُif Allah wills

The order at iftar

  1. Hear the adhan for Maghrib.
  2. Say “Bismillah”.
  3. Eat a date (or drink water).
  4. Say the dua.
  5. The time just before breaking the fast is also a good time to make your own dua.

Teacher’s tip: Young children who fast half a day can still say the dua at iftar with the family. It makes them feel part of Ramadan.

Learn more duas in our Duas & Adhkar programme.

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