Is it permissible to brush teeth while fasting?

· 22 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1329English
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Is it permissible to brush teeth while fasting?

Answer

It is makrooh to use toothpaste during fasting. One may use the miswaak during fasting.

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