What is the ruling on using essential oil in a diffuser while fasting, and should the day be refast if it was used without knowing its ruling?
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The fasting person's smelling of the aforementioned oil's scent does not invalidate his fast, whether done intentionally or unintentionally. This is because it is considered similar to smelling the scent of incense.
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