{"_id":"668da0190b76658b4c232e14","title":"Should one try to dry their mouth after Wudu so as to not break their fast?","question":"Every time I fast, I end up collecting saliva after wudu, and especially after suhoor, that I fear has food or water in it. Out of an abundance of caution, I sometimes dry out my mouth with paper towel to avoid swallowing what could contain water (and in trace amounts surely does). This is most problematic at fajr prayer especially if I don't dry my mouth. By the second rakat im getting distracted by reciting with a build up of water and saliva in my mouth that I can neither swallow or spit out, and then I'm rushing to finish my prayer. Am I unnecessarily complicating? Is there a ruling on this phenomenon or has it been brought up before?","answer":"You are needlessly complicating matters and unnecessarily burdening yourself. The issue is very straightforward: after having suhoor, simply brush your teeth (recommended, not obligatory), then rinse your mouth with water. There's nothing more to it. It's unnecessary to spit out saliva that accumulates in your mouth. Even if you swallow it, along with any residual taste from food, toothpaste, or beverages, your fast remains valid. Obsessing over this issue only creates unnecessary hardship and distracts you from your worship. Remember, being overly scrupulous in this regard goes against the teachings of our religion.","tags":[{"_id":"668da0000b76658b4c232b78","tag":"Fasting: Validity","count":65}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:39:53.691Z"}