What things do not break the fast?

• To eat or drink something unintentionally.
• A mosquito, fly or any other object going down the throat unintentionally.
• Water entering the ears.
• Dust or dirt going down the throat.
• Swallowing one’s own saliva.
• Taking an injection.
• Applying of Surma (kohl) into the eyes.
• Taking a bath to keep cool.
• Rubbing oil onto the body or hair.
• To vomit unintentionally.
• Applying Itr or perfume. It is not permitted to inhale the smoke of Lobaan or incense whilst fasting. It is also not permitted to smoke cigarettes or inhale its smoke.
• Brushing the teeth without tooth paste or powder e.g. using a Miswaak, etc.A dream which makes Ghusl wajib (necessary) does NOT break the fast.

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