Does swallowing saliva after tasting toothpaste invalidate the fast?
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If the taste of the toothpaste reaches the throat and one intentionally swallows their saliva, the fast is invalidated and a make-up day is required. However, if it reaches the throat unintentionally, the fast remains valid. It is preferable for a fasting person to avoid using toothpaste during the day in , for fear that its taste might unintentionally reach the stomach due to its strong penetrating nature. One should use it at night instead.
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