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Using Miswaak While Fasting
Question: Is it permissible to use a Miswaak while fasting?
Answer: It is Sunnah to use a Miswaak while fast. However, one should avoid using a Miswaak that is flavored or has an artificial taste added to it.
Not Fasting Because of Sickness
Question: Does a sick person have to fast?
Answer: A sick person will be exempted from fasting if there is a genuine fear that the current sickness will get worse or that fasting will delay recovery.
The sick person will have to make a Qadha fast for the missed day.
Using A Drip While Fasting
Question: Does the use of a drip break the fast?
Answer: The usage of drip does not invalidate the fast, as the content of the drip does not enter the stomach or brain.
Swallowing A Particle of Food While Fasting
Question: Does swallowing a particle of food that was stuck between the teeth, break the fast?
Answer: If particle of food that was stuck between the teeth, was smaller than the size of a gram seed - then the fast will not break.