A question regarding whether phlegm is considered to break the fast according to the views of Ayatollah Ali Sistani.
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Peace be upon you. Is phlegm considered to break the fast according to the opinion of His Eminence Ayatollah Ali Sistani?
Ayatollah Ali Sistani (may Allah preserve him):
It is preferable for the fasting person not to swallow phlegm if it reaches the mouth, whether it comes from the chest or descends from the head, although swallowing it is permissible. It is also permissible to swallow saliva that accumulates in the mouth, even if it is a lot.
Source: Official website.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah preserve him):
Swallowing the mixtures from the head and chest does not invalidate the fast, but if it reaches the mouth, it is recommended to avoid swallowing it.
(Nukhama: what a person expels from their chest or nose, such as phlegm or similar substances)
Source: Answers to Inquiries, S799.
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