The Iftar Dua is a special supplication recited when breaking the fast during Ramadan and other voluntary fasts. It is a way to express gratitude to Allah and seek His blessings. This dua acknowledges the fulfillment of the fast and asks for Allah’s mercy and acceptance. Reciting it with sincerity enhances the spiritual rewards of fasting.

The Iftar Dua (Dua for Breaking Fast) is as follows:

Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ

Transliteration:
Allahumma inni laka sumtu wa ‘ala rizq-ika-aftartu.

Translation:
“O Allah! I fasted for You, and I break my fast with Your provision.”

or

ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ

Transliteration:

Dhahaba al-zama’ wa abtalat al-‘urooq wa thabata al-ajr in sha Allaah

Translation:

Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is particular if Allaah wills.