Chosen Islamic Manners
Manners of Breaking the Fast in Ramadhan
*One should not delay breaking the fast.
*One should break the fast with fresh dates. If he cannot find any, then he can break his fast with preserved dates.
*If one cannot find dates, then he should break his fast with water.
*One should break his fast before performing the prayer.
*One should make Du'aa (supplication) upon breaking his fast. It is appropriate that
one recites the following du'aa which
is authentically reported: 'Dhahaba adh-Dhama wab'talat al-Urooq wa thabatal ajro Inshallah.'
Meaning: The thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is affixed by the will of Allah.
*It is praiseworthy for one to help others break their fast. It is mentioned that the Prophet () said:
'Whoever gives food to help his brother break his fast will receive reward equal to his reward while the other's reward will not be decreased.' (Saheeh Ibn Hib’ban)
to be continued . . . .