Is it permissible for a fasting person to clean their teeth with a brush and toothpaste, knowing that the toothpaste does not reach the interior of the body?
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It is permissible to use toothpaste for a fasting person, provided that one is careful not to swallow anything from it. However, it is better not to use it due to its strong penetrating nature and potential to reach the throat.
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