Food colour remaining on the tongue when commencing the fast
Question
Does the colour of food (caused by spices, etc.) remaining on the tongue invalidate the fast when swallowed?
Answer
No, the fast will remain valid.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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