1. The Blessings of Iftar in Islam
Breaking the fast at Iftar is not just a physical need but a spiritual moment filled with Barakah (blessings) and divine acceptance.
Key Blessings of Iftar:
1. It Is a Moment When Duas Are Accepted: The Prophet ﷺ encouraged making heartfelt supplications at Iftar, as it is a time of Allah’s special mercy.
“Three supplications are not rejected: the supplication of a father for his child, the supplication of a fasting person, and the supplication of the oppressed.”
(Tirmidhi, 3598)
2. A Time of Gratitude and Reflection: Iftar reminds us to be grateful for the blessings of food and drink. It teaches empathy for the poor who struggle with hunger daily. Allah says:
“Eat and drink, but do not waste by excess, for Allah does not love the wasteful.”
(Surah Al-A’raf 7:31)
3. Iftar Strengthens Community Bonds: Breaking fast together with family, friends, and neighbors strengthens the brotherhood and unity in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Whoever provides Iftar for a fasting person, he will earn the same reward without decreasing the fasting person’s reward.”
(Tirmidhi, 807)
4. Following the Sunnah Brings Barakah: The Prophet ﷺ would break his fast with dates and water before performing Maghrib Salah.
“When one of you breaks his fast, let him break it with dates, for they are blessed. If he cannot find dates, then with water, for it is pure.”
(Sunan Abu Dawood, 2356)
Key Lesson:
Iftar is a time of immense blessings—a moment to thank Allah, make Dua, and follow the Sunnah.
