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Does the persistence of the taste or smell of musk in the mouth after drinking water, followed by swallowing saliva, invalidate the fast?

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The taste a fasting person finds in their mouth after waking up does not harm the fast nor prevent swallowing saliva, because it is difficult to guard against. Your fast is valid, and you do not owe any missed days.

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