اللَّهُمَّ صُمتُ لَكَ وَافطَرتُ عَلَى رِزقِكَ
O Allah, I fasted for You and I break my fast with Your provision.
Allahumma sumtu laka wa aftartu 'ala rizqik
When to Read
This beautiful and concise dua is traditionally recited right after breaking the fast, as soon as you take the first bite or sip. It's a moment of immense gratitude, and acknowledging Allah's provision at this very instant amplifies the significance of the act.
How to Read
This dua is best recited with sincerity and a heart full of gratitude immediately after sunset, when you are about to break your fast. Say it as you take your first date, sip of water, or any food. It’s a simple yet profound declaration of reliance on Allah and an acknowledgment of His blessings.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua connects the act of breaking the fast directly to Allah. It embodies the essence of gratitude for His sustenance and acknowledges that our strength to fast and the food to break it comes solely from Him. This simple utterance transforms a physical act into a spiritual reflection, reminding us that every blessing, big or small, is from Allah. It's a way to ensure our fast is not just a physical abstention but a complete act of worship, encompassing both the effort of fasting and the grace of breaking it.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'The fasting person has two joys: the joy of breaking his fast, and the joy of meeting his Lord, and the smell that comes from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk.' (Narrated by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him)). Another narration states: When the Prophet (peace be upon him) broke his fast, he would say: "Dhahaba al-zam'u, wa-btallat al-'uruq, wa-thabata al-ajru in sha Allah." (Thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills). Another dua for breaking fast is: 'Allahumma la 'aish illa 'aish al-akhirah, faghfir lil-ansari wal-muhajirah' (O Allah, there is no life but the life of the Hereafter, so forgive the Helpers and the Emigrants) - Sahih al-Bukhari 6137, Sahih Muslim 1106. The dua provided in the main field, 'Allahumma sumtu laka wa aftartu 'ala rizqik', is a commonly recited and beautiful dua emphasizing reliance on Allah's provision during the breaking of the fast.