ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Dhahaba al-zam'u wabtallatil-'uruqu, wa thabata al-ajru in sha'a Allah
When to Read
This dua is specifically for the moment of breaking the fast, just before taking the first sip of water or bite of food. It's a beautiful expression of gratitude for enduring the day's hunger and thirst and for the reward that comes with obeying Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and reflection as you prepare to eat or drink after a day of fasting. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself recited this upon breaking his fast, showing us the sunnah of acknowledging Allah's blessings at this significant moment.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua captures the essence of the fasting experience: acknowledging the physical sensations of thirst and hunger passing ('Thirst has gone, the veins are quenched') and looking forward to the immense spiritual reward that Allah has promised for our obedience ('and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills'). It reminds us that our efforts are seen and accepted by our Creator, Alhamdulilah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when he broke his fast, would say: 'Dhahaba al-zam'u wabtallatil-'uruqu, wa thabata al-ajru in sha'a Allah.' (Thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.)