Is merely tasting toothpaste or mouthwash and swallowing saliva invalidating the fast, whether during brushing or afterward, and how can one get rid of the taste in this case?
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Swallowing mouthwash or toothpaste intentionally invalidates the fast, but it does not invalidate it if swallowed unintentionally. Swallowing the taste of toothpaste after brushing also invalidates the fast. A fasting person should not intentionally swallow their saliva as long as they can taste the toothpaste. This difficulty can be avoided by not using toothpaste during the daytime in . It is better for a fasting person not to use toothpaste because it has a strong penetrating power that might reach the stomach without one noticing.
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