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Whoever gives iftar to a fasting person gets the reward of their fast, without taking anything from theirs (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 807). Hosting doesn’t have to be elaborate. Here’s a simple checklist and the things that make a big iftar easier.
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The checklist
- Check the iftar time for your city and tell guests to arrive 15 minutes before.
- Put dates and water on the table before Maghrib, so everyone can break their fast at once.
- Clear a space and set out prayer mats for Maghrib straight after.
- Serve the main meal after the prayer, and keep food warm while you pray.
- Learn the dua for your host so your guests can say it, or say it when you’re the guest.
For the table
- Dates serving dish: A pretty dish that lives on the table all month.
- Large drinks dispenser: Water, jallab or lemonade for a crowd.
- Compostable plates: For big gatherings, without the washing up.
In the kitchen
- Chafing dishes: Keeps food hot while everyone prays Maghrib.
- Large rice cooker: Rice for twenty, without watching the pot.
- Slow cooker: Start the soup at noon and it’s ready at sunset.
For your guests
- Extra prayer mats: A few spares so guests can pray together.
- Shoe rack: Keeps the doorway clear when the shoes pile up.
