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Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil explains that using a siwak (toothstick) during fasting is permissible, even if green. However, toothpaste should be avoided in Ramadan to prevent the risk of swallowing it. There is no clear evidence that toothpaste breaks the fast, but caution is recommended.
Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil explains that using perfumes, incense, oud, and sprays is generally permissible while fasting. However, one should avoid perfumes and colognes that contain alcohol, both during Ramadan and outside of it, as alcohol is proven to be present in many of these fragrances.
Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil advises that a sick person may break the fast and make it up later when medicine is needed during Ramadan. Using eye, nose, or mouth drops does not invalidate fasting unless the medicine reaches the throat, which often happens, so caution is recommended.
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Shaykh Muqbil states that injections for treatment are generally allowed while fasting, but nutritive injections should be avoided. He advises the sick person to break the fast to avoid doubt and make it up later. The Saudi Permanent Committee confirms this ruling.
Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi’i states that having a tooth removed does not break the fast even if some blood is swallowed. However, he advises delaying the procedure until after iftar when possible, to avoid harm and ensure safety.
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Shaykh Muqbil al-Wadi’i explains that neither fainting nor vomiting invalidates the fast. He notes that the hadith stating involuntary vomiting does not require making up the fast is weak, and therefore should not be relied upon.
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Swimming while fasting is not recommended because water can enter the mouth and throat, which may break the fast. This applies to both salt water and fresh water, as it is possible for water to go down the throat during swimming.
Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī addresses the ruling on using an asthma inhaler while fasting. He explains that since the inhaler does not contain food or drink, it is unclear whether it invalidates the fast, and further clarification is required regarding its contents and effect.
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Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī explains that a fasting woman may taste food with the tip of her tongue while cooking to check its flavour, provided she does not swallow anything. He clarifies that this does not break the fast, as long as nothing is ingested.
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Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī explains the expiation for a man who has intercourse with his wife during the daytime in Ramaḍān. Based on authentic ḥadīths, the prescribed expiation is to free a slave, or if not possible, to fast two consecutive months, and if unable, to feed sixty poor people.
Fasting
Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī explains the ruling on kissing and fondling one’s wife while fasting. He highlights the example of the Prophet ﷺ, who kissed his wives during Ramaḍān, and states that it is permissible unless one fears it will lead to intercourse, in which case it must be avoided.
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Shaykh Muqbil ibn Hādī al-Wādiʿī clarifies the ruling on experiencing a wet dream while fasting in Ramaḍān. He explains that there is no expiation required, and the person should perform ghusl (major ablution) and continue fasting, even if it occurs after Fajr or during the day.
