Abu Dawud Book 7, Hadith Number 2348.Abu Dawud Book 7. Fasting Chapter : Not known. Narated By Salman ibn Amir : The Prophet (PBUH) said: When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then (he should break his fast) with water, for water is purifying. Related Previous Post Abu Dawud Book 7, Hadith Number 2349. Next Post Abu Dawud Book 7, Hadith Number 2346.