ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
The thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Dhahaba adh-dhama'u, wa-btallatil-'uruqu, wa thabatal-ajru in sha Allah.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is specifically recommended to be recited just as you are about to break your fast at Iftar. It's a moment when the body is truly feeling the effects of fasting, and the mind is focused on completing the day's obligation. Imagine the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ saying this as the dates or water were brought to him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence. As you say 'The thirst has gone,' you can feel the relief approaching. As you say 'the veins are quenched,' reflect on the physical sustenance you are about to receive. And finally, 'the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills,' is a powerful statement of hope and reliance on Allah's acceptance of your fast. It's best recited as you take your first sip of water or bite of food.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of completing a day of fasting. It acknowledges the physical discomfort ('thirst') and the subsequent relief ('veins are quenched'), but most importantly, it focuses on the ultimate goal: the reward from Allah. By saying 'the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills,' we are expressing our hope and reliance on His mercy for our fast to be accepted, recognizing that all blessings come only through His will.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say when he broke his fast: ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ، وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ، وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ 'Dhahaba adh-dhama'u, wa-btallatil-'uruqu, wa thabatal-ajru in sha Allah.' (The thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.) Sunan Abi Dawud 2357. Graded Hasan by some scholars.