Significance of Ramadan & Iftar Dua in Islam
Significance
of Ramadan & Iftar Dua in Islam
Ramadan the blessed month
arrives every year and Muslims are eagerly waiting for it as well because of
the spiritual, mental and physical benefits that it holds. One of the many
things that create zeal among the Muslims is the time of iftaar when a person breaks a fast.
Hadith about Ramadan:
It was
narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “There are three whose supplication is not rejected: The
fasting person when he breaks his fast, the just leader, and the supplication
of the oppressed person; Allah raises it up above the clouds and opens the
gates of heaven to it. And the Lord says: ‘By My might, I shall surely aid you,
even if it should be after a while.’” [Jami` at-Tirmidhi]
Abu Hurayrah
reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, the five
(daily) prayers, and from one Friday prayer to the next, and from Ramadan to
Ramadan are expiation for sins committed in between provided one stays away
from the major sins. (Al-Bukhari)
Abu Hurayrah
reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, whoever
observes fasts during the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping to
attain Allah’s rewards, and then all his past sins will be forgiven. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
Iftaar Traditions:
Apart from
anything that creates an enthusiasm during this Holy month, iftaar holds a special place because of the
traditions that have been followed for
many years. Since Muslims fast from
sunrise to sunset, he eagerly waits to break the fast; not for the sake of
quenching his thirst or satisfying his hunger but for enjoying the ravishing
dishes that are cooked upon the time.
Following the
Sunnah, the traditional way of breaking the fast is to have a date followed by
small bites of other food. It is to avoid sudden intake of the items, which
would disturb the metabolism. After the prayer of Maghrib is offered, people
sit together to enjoy the food again.
Dua for Iftar - Breaking Your Fast:
The prayer of iftar is narrated to be one of the many prayers
that Allah hears instantly. As the Iftar dua (breaking the
fast) itself translates:
“O Allah! I fasted for You, and I Believe in You, and I break my fast with Your Sustenance.”
It shows that
a person is close to his creator and has ample belief in his existence, so much
that he is willing to fast almost the entire day. This sense of fasting for
Almighty one strengthens the faith, which is why every Muslim prays even at the
time of iftar to ensure that Allah hears
his supplications.
Brotherhood:
One of the
many things that Ramadan and iftar teach is brotherhood.
Not only that the Muslims enjoy rich
foods but also prepare meal trays for the poor near them. In addition, people also send iftar dishes to mosques and each other homes, which
creates a sense of unity and care among them.
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