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Can one use mouthwash and brush the teeth using tooth paste whilst fasting?

Published as Fasting FAQs Part 1 (12/27)

· 6 Ramadan 1441 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can one use mouthwash and brush the teeth using tooth paste whilst fasting?

Answer

Both are disliked ( makrooh ) as there is a strong chance of consuming them.

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