The ruling on chewing gum for a fasting person
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Question:
This questioner seeks clarification on the matter of a fasting person consuming gum that contains no sugar and does not break his fast. He says he seeks clarification on the matter of a fasting person consuming gum that has no sugar and does not break his fast, the chewing gum.
Answer:
There is a distinction regarding gum. It is permissible to chew strong gum that does not dissolve. As for gum that dissolves and trickles down the throat, that is not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner seeks clarification on the matter of a fasting person consuming gum that contains no sugar and does not break his fast. He says he seeks clarification on the matter of a fasting person consuming gum that has no sugar and does not break his fast, the chewing gum.
Answer:
There is a distinction regarding gum. It is permissible to chew strong gum that does not dissolve. As for gum that dissolves and trickles down the throat, that is not permissible.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح كتاب الصيام من دليل الطالب لنيل المطالب 23-8-1434هـ — alfawzan.live (34:47)
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