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Duas
Dua for When Breaking Fast in Someone’s Home
The dua for breaking fast in someone’s home is a beautiful piece of Sunnah, reported in several authentic hadiths. Islam is a way of living that teaches us little acts of worship throughout our day-to-day lives. Fasting is a habit of a good Muslim, and with fasting comes several instances where one should say dua to invoke blessings.
The dua for breaking fast in someone’s home was made by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when he visited someone while fasting and ended up breaking his fast at their house. It was narrated by Anas ibn Malik (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) that Prophet Muhammad visited Sa'd ibn Ubaydah (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) while he, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was fasting. He (ﷺ) brought bread and olive oil and after he broke his fast, he said, “'Aftara 'indakumus-saa'imoona, wa 'akala ta'aamakumul-'abraaru , wa sallat 'alaykumul-malaa'ikatu (With you, those who are fasting have broken their fast, you have fed those who are righteous, and the angels recite their prayers upon you).” This incident has been reported in Sunan Abi Dawud 3854 (Graded Sahih by Albani) and narrated by ‘Abdullah bin Zubair (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ) in Sunan Ibn Majah 1747 (Graded Sahih by Darussalam). A similar account is reported in Mishkat Al Masabih in the Book of Foods 4249.
When breaking fast in someone’s home
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'Aftara 'indakumus-saa'imoona, wa 'akala ta'aamakumul-'abraaru , wa sallat 'alaykumul-malaa'ikatu.
With you, those who are fasting have broken their fast, you have fed those who are righteous, and the angels recite their prayers upon you.
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أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمْ الصَّائِمُونَ، وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الَأبْرَارُ، وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ
[Hisnul 184] [Abu Dawud 3/367, Ibn Majah 1/556, An-Nasa'i.]
The Etiquettes of Reciting When Breaking Fast in Someone’s Home
The correct etiquette of reciting the dua when breaking fast in someone’s home is to say the words aloud after Iftar (meal upon breaking the fast).
When Breaking Fast in Someone’s Home Benefits
Following the sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is beneficial on its own. The perfect behavior is modeled and transmitted to us through hadiths, narrated by the companions of Allah’s Messenger. In the hadith reported in Sunan Abi Dawud (4612), the importance of following the sunnah and holding fast to the teachings of Rasul Allah (ﷺ) is illustrated by Umar (رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ).
Another aspect of the benefit of reciting this dua is expressing gratitude for the kindness of a fellow Muslim brother or sister.
When Breaking Fast in Someone’s Home - FAQs
What is the dua for breaking fast in someone's house?
The dua for breaking fast in someone’s house is “'Aftara 'indakumus-saa'imoona, wa 'akala ta'aamakumul-'abraaru, wa sallat 'alaykumul-malaa'ikatu (With you, those who are fasting have broken their fast, you have fed those who are righteous, and the angels recite their prayers upon you)”.
How must one recite the dua for breaking fast in someone’s house?
After finishing the meal after breaking fast (or Iftar), it is sunnah to recite the dua to those who hosted you and fed you.