Sleeping while one's gums are bleeding

· 6 Jumada I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

If one's gums are bleeding a small amount (for example due to brushing their teeth before bed), can they sleep like that and rinse their mouth when they wake up?

Answer

Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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