What is the ruling if I am performing ablution but I started with washing my face and skipped the recommended rinsing? While washing my face, I had my mouth open, and water entered my mouth. I completed the ablution but spat twice, and on the third time, I couldn't manage to spit before swallowing my saliva. I noticed that when this issue occurred, I spat, but nothing came out, meaning my mouth was dry. Should I consider that I swallowed water or that the water was expelled when I spat the first and second times? I hope for a quick response as this has happened to me several times, and I am tired of this issue.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei and Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect them):
It is sufficient to ensure that no water remains in the mouth, and you have no obligation.
May you be successful in all good.
Source:
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him): Message on Prayer and Fasting, Fasting, Obligations of Fasting, Avoiding Invalidators of Fasting, Eating and Drinking
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him): Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Invalidators