Definition

The meal eaten before Fajr to prepare for the day's fast. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Eat suḥūr — for in suḥūr there is barakah.' (Bukhārī 1923, Muslim 1095)

Pronunciation: su-ḤŪR

Etymology & Root

From س-ح-ر (s-ḥ-r), referring to the last portion of the night before dawn.

Practical Application

Even a sip of water counts as suḥūr — never skip it for sleep, as the angels send blessings upon those who eat it.

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