Brushing one's teeth while fasting

· 4 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1434 AH1 min readEnglish
Ramadhaan & FastingFactors that make the fast makrooh

Question

Can you brush your teeth or use mouthwash while fasting?

Answer

It is undesirable.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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