A suhoor(pre-dawn meal) is more important than Iftaar (breaking of
the fast)because it helps the fasting person persevere through the fast.
Suhoor is so called because it happens at the time of sahr, which is the end of the night.
‘Amr Ibn al-Aas reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “The
distinguishing feature between our fast and the fast of the People of
the Book is in the eating at the time just before dawn.” [Muslim]
‘Abdullah Ibn Haarith said that one of the Sahabah (companion) said:
‘I entered the house of the Messenger (peace be upon him) whilst he was taking the
Suhoor (pre-dawn meal), and he (peace be upon him) said: “Indeed it (the Suhoor) is blessing that Allah has given to you so do not leave it out.”
[An-Nasaaee and Ahmad]
Abu Sa’eed al-Khudree said that the Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
“Eating the Suhoor is blessed. Do not neglect it even if you take a
gulp of water, because Allah and His angels invoke blessings upon those
who partake in the pre-dawn meal.” [Ahmad].
It was narrated that Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him)
said: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Eat suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1923; Muslim, 1095.
It was narrated from Jaabir that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Whoever wants to fast, let him eat something for suhoor.” Narrated by Ahmad, 14533; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah, 2309.
What to eat during suhoor
It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The best suhoor for the believer is dates.” Narrated by Abu Dawood, 2345); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh Abi Dawood.
It was narrated that Abu Sa’eed al-Khudri said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Suhoor
is a blessed meal, so do not omit it, even if one of you only takes a
sip of water, for Allah and His angels send blessings on those who eat
suhoor.” Narrated by Ahmad, 11003; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami’, 3683.
The best time for suhoor
It was narrated that Zayd ibn Thaabit (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “We
ate suhoor with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
then he went to pray.” I [the narrator] asked, “How long was there
between the adhaan and suhoor?” He said, “As long as it takes to recite
fifty verses.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1921; Muslim, 1097.
