Blowing on food and drink shared among people
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, you said that it is indicated to blow on hot drinks. Does this also apply to food, and what is the ruling if the drink or food is shared among people who are counting on it?
Answer:
As for food, one blows on the mouthful he takes, whether it is his own or shared. As for drinks, the norm is that they are personal to him, as it is a specific item, whether a glass, a cup, or something specific to him, so he blows on what is in it to prevent harm. Also, the need calls for this.
Honorable Shaykh, you said that it is indicated to blow on hot drinks. Does this also apply to food, and what is the ruling if the drink or food is shared among people who are counting on it?
Answer:
As for food, one blows on the mouthful he takes, whether it is his own or shared. As for drinks, the norm is that they are personal to him, as it is a specific item, whether a glass, a cup, or something specific to him, so he blows on what is in it to prevent harm. Also, the need calls for this.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب قضاء الحاجة - 2 — islamhouse.com (1:01:33)
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