Do those who say that one who swallows mucus or phlegm after intentionally drawing it into his mouth does not break his fast, include such a case, and what is the ruling on the prayer of one who swallowed it by mistake, then became aware of it during the act of swallowing but was unable to react?
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Swallowing phlegm or mucus during fasting is a matter of scholarly disagreement. The ruling for fasting—that it does not invalidate it—also applies to prayer. As for swallowing phlegm during prayer unintentionally, the prayer is valid.
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