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Ramadan- Things That Do Not Break the Fast

16holiday 600x412 Ramadan Things That Do Not Break the Fast

Contrary to many misconceptions, there is no valid evidence that any of the following  acts invalidate the fast (even though some of them might reduce the rewards of  fasting).

  • Involuntary ejaculations, like wet dreams.But he should hasten to do ghusl so that he can pray and so that the angels will draw close to him.
  • Involuntary vomiting
  • Excessive washing of the nose and mouth during wudoo.
  • Things that one cannot avoid swallowing, like one’s own saliva, or dust from grinding flour, do not break the fast.
  • Tasting food (when cooking), without swallowing.
  • Taking a bath or swimming.
  • Involuntary, forced or forgetful eating or drinking.
  • Using siwaak (toothbrush without tooth paste).
  • Using eye-shadows (kuhl), and applying or smelling perfumes.
  • Eating before Maghrib (sunset) or after fajr (dawn) because of mistake in time recognition.
  • Drawing out blood from the body.
  • Having the ears syringed; nose drops and nasal sprays – so long as one avoids swallowing anything that reaches the throat.
  • Tablets that are placed under the tongue to treat angina and other conditions – so long as one avoids swallowing anything that reaches the throat.
  • Medically required injections and medications placed on wounds.
  • Using henna, kohl or oil does not break the fast. This also applies to creams used to moisturize and soften the skin.
  • Dental fillings, tooth extractions, cleaning of the teeth, use of siwaak or toothbrush – so long as one avoids swallowing anything that reaches the throat.
  • The asthma sprays are permissible to use as it goes to your lungs and not to your stomach and it is a necessity.
  • If a person suffers from a nosebleed, his fast is still valid, because this is something that is beyond his control.

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