6 Tips for Iftar in the Car to Keep Worship Smooth
When fasting, one of the recommended sunnahs to do is to break the fast immediately when the time comes. However, what if Drivemate is stuck in car traffic when opening time arrives? You must be confused about how to break your fast as soon as possible. So, to ensure your worship continues smoothly, here is a summary of some tips for Drivemates who are forced to break their fast in the car.
6 Tips for Iftar in the Car
Fasting does not mean that daily activities stop. Drivemates definitely still need to drive from one place to another, whether for work or other matters. There are times when Drivemate gets stuck in traffic even though it will soon be time to break the fast. So, so that you can quickly break the fast and break the fast, here are tips for breaking the fast in the car.
1. Prepare lunch from home
If Drivemates have to drive before breaking the fast or are traveling long distances, bring provisions from home. Provisions can be snacks, drinks, or even heavy, long-lasting food.
Apart from that, don't forget to put these supplies in a compact box and place it in a place that is easy to reach. So, passengers or you don't need to bother taking these supplies. Don't forget to bring cutlery, OK! By preparing it before the trip, Drivemate doesn't have to worry about not being able to reach their destination before the time to break the fast arrives.
Apart from bringing from home, Drivemates can also stop at roadside shops or minimarkets to buy bread and drinks to break the fast later. This solution is suitable for those of you who are in a hurry and don't have time to prepare provisions from home.
2. Don't forget cleaning tools
Apart from bringing supplies and drinks, another thing that should not be forgotten is cleaning tools. To keep Drivemates healthy, bring cleaning tools such as hand sanitizer, wet wipes and dry wipes. Don't forget a trash bag to throw away food scraps or used tissues so they don't dirty the interior of the car. If necessary, also bring a rag to clean the car, in case there is spilled food or drink.
3. Pull over for a moment if necessary
When Drivemate is driving, of course it is not easy to break the fast by eating and drinking. Therefore, you can stop for a while on the side of the road to break your fast by eating a snack and drinking a drink. That way, Drivemate does not endanger yourself and your passengers by driving while eating and drinking.
4. Don't just stop
If Drivemate needs to pull over to break the fast, don't pull over carelessly. You might end up disrupting traffic flow and even injuring other people. Look for the right place to stop and break the fast. This place could be a parking lot, rest area, or other places.
After ensuring that Drivemate has stopped safely, then you can break the fast by eating or drinking. While stopping, Drivemate can also direct the GPS to find the location of worship, such as the nearest prayer room or mosque, so that you can immediately carry out the obligatory Maghrib prayer.
5. Ask passengers to check Maghrib time
If Drivemate is in a place where there are rarely prayer rooms or mosques, it will be difficult to determine when it is time to break the fast. However, you don't need to confuse yourself! Ask passengers to check and notify them when it is time to break the fast.
If you drive yourself, the solution is to turn on the alarm according to the predetermined opening time. So, during the trip, you only need to wait for the alarm to sound and then break the fast.
6. Stay focused
Finally, don't forget to stay focused when driving while fasting. Moreover, the streets when breaking the fast are generally busy with people looking for dishes to break the fast. Keep concentrating on the road until opening time arrives. When the time comes, then you stop for a while to break your fast to avoid travel security risks.
By paying attention to the six tips above, Drivemates no longer need to be confused if they are stuck in traffic when it's time to break the fast. You can immediately cancel your fast and look for the nearest place of worship to perform Maghrib prayers. Happy breaking the fast, OK!