The Ruling on Chewing Gum for the Fasting Person
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The questioner: Also, some people say: “Gum does not break the fast.” Is this statement correct?
The Shaykh: It is not correct. If a person chews the gum and swallows his saliva, this is like food; because it has a taste and flavor, like one who chews candy, which breaks the fast. But if he puts it in his mouth and then spits it out, and does not swallow anything, it does not harm him. However, as long as he chews it and swallows, he is like one who chews candy or dates and swallows. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good. So, some books that mentioned this ruling... ?
The Shaykh: It is a mistake. This is a mistake. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh: It is not correct. If a person chews the gum and swallows his saliva, this is like food; because it has a taste and flavor, like one who chews candy, which breaks the fast. But if he puts it in his mouth and then spits it out, and does not swallow anything, it does not harm him. However, as long as he chews it and swallows, he is like one who chews candy or dates and swallows. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good. So, some books that mentioned this ruling... ?
The Shaykh: It is a mistake. This is a mistake. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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