Does swallowing mucus break one's fast?
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The correct view among scholars is that swallowing mucus does not break the fast of a fasting person, especially if it is swallowed involuntarily or forgetfully; based on the words of Allah Almighty: "And He has not placed upon you in religion any difficulty." However, it is preferable to be cautious and avoid swallowing it as much as possible.
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