Fasting and Iftar Prayers: Meaning and Importance (Calendar-2025)

The month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual maturity, patience and drawing closer to Allah for Muslims. During this month, every Muslim recites prayers during fasting and breaking the fast, filling their hearts with peace and inspiration. Below we will consider the text of fasting (suhur, breaking the fast) and iftar prayers and their meanings.

Fasting Prayer

Text:
“Nawaitu an asuwma sawma shari ramazan minal fajr ilal maghrib, kholisan lillahi ta’alaa Allahu akbar.”

Meaning:
"I intend to fast the month of Ramadan from dawn to sunset. I am only for Allah, Allah is the Greatest."

Analysis:
This supplication is recited with the intention of fasting. In the first part of the supplication, the Muslim states that he is fasting from dawn to sunset for the sake of Allah alone. The word "Allahu Akbar" is a miraculous expression of recognizing the greatness of Allah and affirming His sovereignty.

Iftar supplication

Text:
"O Allah, grant us abundance and abundance, and grant us a measure of provision, and do not delay or delay, and do not Meaning:
"O Allah, I have observed this fast for You, and I have believed in You, and I have put my trust in You, and I have broken my fast with Your provision. O Most Merciful of the Merciful, forgive me my past and future sins."

Analysis:
The Iftar prayer is recited at the end of the fast, that is, before the evening meal. In this prayer, the Muslim expresses his intention to break his fast, his faith and trust in Allah. It also asks for forgiveness for past and future sins, and hopes for Allah's mercy, mercy, and forgiveness.

The Importance of Prayers

The month of Ramadan is not only a time of fasting for Muslims, but also a time of spiritual development and vows. The prayer of fasting confirms a person's intentions and the sincerity of the prayers performed every day. The prayer of breaking the fast, on the other hand, sums up the inner strength and patience accumulated during the day, calls on a person to cleanse himself of sins and draw closer to God.

These prayers play an important role in the daily life of every Muslim. They are not only part of prayer, but also fill a person's heart with peace and inspiration, and are an important step towards achieving spiritual maturity.

Repeating these supplications at every fast and iftar time not only helps Muslims to successfully spend the fasting period, but also gives them a sense of inner peace and sincerity. Thus, fasting and iftar prayers increase the spiritual essence of the month of Ramadan and constitute an important date in the life of Muslims. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”