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Swallowing phlegm while fasting

· 9 Safar 1441 AH1 min readEnglish
Ramadhaan & FastingFactors that break and don't break the fast

Question

If one swallowed phlegm or saliva (without the intention of quenching one's thirst), will the fast be nullified?

Answer

No.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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