ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.
Dhahaba az-zama'u wabtallatil 'uruqu wa thabatal-ajru in sha' Allah.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately upon breaking your fast on the Day of Ashura (10th of Muharram), after consuming dates or water, marking the completion of your fasting for the day. It is the moment to express gratitude and hope for the acceptance of your fast.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and gratitude, reflecting on the blessings of Allah for enabling you to complete the fast. It's a moment to acknowledge His help and affirm your hope for the promised reward. You can recite it silently or audibly, focusing on the meaning and its connection to the immense virtue of fasting Ashura.
Virtues & Benefits
Fasting on the Day of Ashura is a highly virtuous act, as the Prophet ﷺ stated: 'It expiates the sins of the previous year' (Sahih Muslim 1162). Reciting this dua upon breaking your fast reaffirms your intention and hope for this immense reward, acknowledging that the thirst has ceased, your body is nourished, and the promised recompense is established by Allah's will. It strengthens your connection to the Sunnah and amplifies the spiritual benefit of your fast, connecting you to the Prophetic practice of gratitude upon completing an act of worship.
Source & Authentication
Mu’adh ibn Zuhrah reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to say upon breaking his fast: ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ Translation: 'The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed, if Allah wills.' — Sunan Abi Dawud 2357 For context on the virtues of fasting Ashura, Abu Qatadah al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was asked about fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah (9th Dhul-Hijjah). He said, 'It expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.' He was asked about fasting on the Day of Ashura (10th Muharram). He said, 'It expiates the sins of the previous year.' He was asked about fasting on Monday. He said, 'That is the day on which I was born and the day on which I was sent (as a Messenger) or on which revelation came to me.' — Sahih Muslim 1162