What is the ruling on eating onions and garlic before prayer?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on a man eating onions or garlic before prayer?
The Shaykh : It is permissible for a person to eat onions or garlic, even if it is close to the time of prayer, provided he does not intend to circumvent the obligation of prayer. However, if the time for prayer arrives and the smell is still in his mouth, he should not attend the mosque. He should perhaps try to use something to remove the smell so that he can attend the mosque. Yes.
The Shaykh : It is permissible for a person to eat onions or garlic, even if it is close to the time of prayer, provided he does not intend to circumvent the obligation of prayer. However, if the time for prayer arrives and the smell is still in his mouth, he should not attend the mosque. He should perhaps try to use something to remove the smell so that he can attend the mosque. Yes.