*One should not delay breaking the fast.
*One should break the fast with fresh dates. If he cannot find any, then he can break his fast with preserved dates.
*If one cannot find dates, then he should break his fast with water.
*One should break his fast before performing the prayer.
*One should make Du'aa (supplication) upon breaking his fast. It is appropriate that one recites the following du'aa which is authentically reported: 'Dhahaba adh-Dhama wab'talat al-Urooq wa thabatal ajro Inshallah.'
Meaning: The thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is affixed by the will of Allah.
*It is praiseworthy for one to help others break their fast. It is mentioned that the Prophet () said:
'Whoever gives food to help his brother break his fast will receive reward equal to his reward while the other's reward will not be decreased.'(Saheeh Ibn Hib’ban)
