Does swallowing one’s own saliva whilst fasting break the fast?
Published as Fasting FAQs Part 1 (2/27)
Question
Does swallowing one’s own saliva whilst fasting break the fast?
Answer
No, irrespective of the amount swallowed. However, it is disliked to deliberately gather one’s own saliva in the mouth and swallow it whilst fasting.
Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/fasting-faqs-2/
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