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Question: Spitting in Public During Ramadan
Why do so many Muslims spit in public during Ramadan? Are we not allowed to swallow our own spit whilst fasting?
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 04 (London)
Date: 24/10/2006 21:43pm

Bismillah

Al-jawab billahi at-taufeeq (the answer with Allah's guidance)


To collect one’s saliva in the mouth and then to swallow it, trying to quench thirst, will make the fast Makruh (disliked). (Nurul Idhah Pg. 147)

However, swallowing one's own saliva (without collecting), will not make the fast disliked.
(Aapke Masa'il Aur Unka Hal Vol. 3 Pg. 286)


And Only Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.
Mufti Qamruzzaman

London, UK
 
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