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What is the ruling on one who swallows a watermelon during the daytime in Ramadan? And may Allah reward you with goodness.

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Whoever swallows a watermelon in the daytime in Ramadan intentionally is sinful, and only needs to make up the fast because their fasting is invalidated. However, if they swallow it forgetfully, their fasting is valid according to the preponderant opinion.

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