As we have fasted Ramadan Day 7, and look forward to making it Ramadan number 8 in a few hours time today when we break the fast, #RamadanDailyDigest opines that a large number of believers have adjusted to the rhythm of fasting. Now comes one of the most beautiful and spiritually rewarding moments of the day: iftar, the breaking of the fast. Iftar is not just about eating after a long day. It is an act of worship. It is gratitude in action. It is a revival of Sunnah. By following the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Muslims turn a daily meal into a source of immense reward. Let us explore the Sunnahs of iftar, authentic hadith, and the proper etiquette of breaking the fast. 1. Hastening to Break the Fast One of the most emphasised Sunnahs is to break the fast immediately at sunset. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The people will continue to be upon goodness as long as they hasten to break the fast.” (Bukhari & Muslim) READ THIS TOO: #RamadanDailyDigest: Fasting Beyond Hunger - The Qur’anic L...
By Ramadan Day 6, the physical challenge of fasting begins to settle, but the deeper test becomes clear: patience (sabr). Ramadan is not merely about abstaining from food and drink; #RamadanDailyDigest affirms that the sacred month of fasting is also about mastering the self, controlling reactions, and developing spiritual resilience. In the Glorious Qur'an, patience is repeatedly emphasised as a defining quality of believers. Fasting is one of the greatest training grounds for sabr, because it confronts human desire directly. The Qur’anic Foundation of Fasting and Patience Allah says in Glorious Qur’an 2:183: “O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa (God-consciousness).” Taqwa and sabr are closely connected. You cannot develop true God-consciousness without patience. Every hour of fasting is an exercise in restraint. That is, resisting hunger, thirst, anger, and temptation. READ THIS TOO: #Rama...