Will vomiting invalidate the fast?
Published as Fasting FAQs Part 1 (21/27)
Question
Will vomiting invalidate the fast?
Answer
Vomiting unintentionally or intentionally vomiting less than a mouthful will not invalidate the fast. (A mouthful is that which cannot be kept in the mouth but with difficulty). Only vomiting a mouthful or more intentionally or swallowing the vomit intentionally will break the fast.
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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