اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
O Allah, for Your sake I have fasted and with Your provision I have broken my fast.
Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu
When to Read
This beautiful and comprehensive dua is recited specifically at the moment of breaking the fast. Imagine yourself at sunset, the day's hunger and thirst finally giving way. It's the perfect time to acknowledge Allah's blessings as you prepare to eat.
How to Read
Recite this with sincere intention and a grateful heart as you are about to break your fast. It's a simple yet profound expression of submission and reliance on Allah. Feel the gratitude for the strength to fast and for the sustenance provided.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates submission to Allah's will, acknowledging that the fast was undertaken for His pleasure and that all sustenance comes from Him. It’s a moment of profound connection, recognizing our dependence on our Creator, especially after a day of striving. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this, showing the immense spiritual benefit in even the simplest acts of worship and remembrance. It reinforces the idea that our strength and ability to worship are gifts from Allah.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when he broke his fast, used to say: 'Dhahaba al-zam'u, wa-btallat al-'uruq, wa-thabata al-ajr in sha Allah.' (Thirst has gone, the veins are quenched and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills). And from him it was reported: 'Allahumma laka sumtu wa 'ala rizqika aftartu.' (O Allah, for Your sake I have fasted and with Your provision I have broken my fast.) *Note: While Ibn 'Umar reported the second dua, the chain of narration for the first dua mentioned in this report is graded Sahih by scholars like Al-Albani.