Does spitting break the fast?
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Swallowing saliva does not break the fast by consensus if it is a normal habit, because it is difficult to guard against. If one intentionally gathers it and then swallows it, there are two opinions, and the most correct of them is that it does not break the fast. If a large amount of saliva collects unintentionally and one swallows it, it does not break the fast without dispute.
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