اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ، فَتَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
O Allah! For You I have fasted, and with Your provision I have broken my fast. So accept from me; verily You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu, fataqabbal minni, innaka antas-Samee'ul-Aleem
When to Read
This dua is traditionally recited *after* breaking the fast, when you've had your first taste of food and drink. It's a moment of gratitude and submission, especially relevant when fasting has been physically taxing. For someone experiencing health challenges, this moment is even more poignant, as they've likely pushed through discomfort to fulfill their obligation.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely with awareness of Allah's blessings. It's a supplication for acceptance and a recognition that our ability to fast and break fast is from Him. If you are unwell and find it difficult to break your fast, remember that Allah's mercy is vast, and making this dua even with that struggle is a sign of your faith.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful supplication encapsulates the essence of fasting: it is performed for Allah's sake alone, and the sustenance to break it comes from Him. It's a prayer for the acceptance of the fast, which is a primary goal for any worshipper. For those facing health issues, it's an acknowledgement of reliance on Allah, asking Him to accept their worship despite the trials they endure. The phrase 'innaka antas-Samee'ul-Aleem' (verily You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) reminds us that Allah hears our prayers and knows our intentions and struggles intimately.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When any one of you breaks his fast, he should say: Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu, fataqabbal minni, innaka antas-Samee'ul-Aleem.' (O Allah! For You I have fasted and with Your provision I have broken my fast. So accept from me; verily You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.) (Sunan Abi Dawud 2358, classified as Hasan by Al-Albani. Also found in Musnad Ahmad 7011.)