What should I do regarding a person whom I sprinkled with water in Ramadan and he thought it entered his throat?
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There is no blame on someone who did not intentionally swallow water while fasting, and their fast is valid, especially if the water reaching the throat is a matter of doubt, as the default is that it did not happen.
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