ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Dhahaba al-zam'u wabtallatil 'uruqu wa thabata al-ajru in sha' Allah
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited immediately after breaking the fast, as soon as you take the first sip of water or bite of food. It's a moment of gratitude and recognition of Allah's blessings after a day of worship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart as you break your fast. Feel the physical relief from thirst and the spiritual satisfaction of having completed a day of fasting. It's a simple yet profound expression of thanks to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua captures the essence of gratitude and acknowledges the completion of a significant act of worship. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this specific supplication to express our thanks for the sustenance we receive and the reward we hope to attain through our fasting. It reminds us that the physical discomforts of fasting are temporary, but the spiritual rewards, by Allah's grace, are lasting.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, when he broke his fast, would say: ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ (Dhahaba al-zam'u wabtallatil 'uruqu wa thabata al-ajru in sha' Allah). Translation: The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills. (Sunan Abi Dawud 2357)