Suhoor (also called Suhur or Sehri) is the meal that Muslims eat before dawn prior to beginning the daily fast in the month of Ramadan. It is a recommended practice (Sunnah) encouraged by Muhammad, and it contains great blessings.
1. Meaning of Suhoor
Suhoor is the meal eaten early in the morning before the Fajr prayer. It helps the fasting person gain strength and energy to complete the fast during the day.
2. Hadith About Suhoor
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Eat Suhoor, for in Suhoor there is blessing.”
This hadith shows that eating Suhoor brings spiritual and physical benefits.
3. Benefits of Suhoor
Suhoor has many advantages, including:
- It provides energy and strength for the fasting day.
- It reduces hunger and thirst during the day.
- It helps Muslims perform worship and daily activities more easily.
- It follows the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.