This Q&A addresses two questions regarding fasting and purification. The first question concerns whether a small amount of water entering the anus during cleansing invalidates the fast. The second question deals with swallowing phlegm that was confirmed to be in the throat but not in the mouth.
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Peace be upon you.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah protect him):
- If liquid is inserted but does not enter the body and only reaches the entrance of the anus, it does not invalidate the fast, although it is recommended to avoid it.
- The mentioned area is not part of the mouth. In any case, it is recommended to avoid swallowing any mucus or discharge from the chest or head if it reaches the mouth. However, if it does not reach the mouth, there is no issue.
If you are experiencing doubts (waswasa), as may be indicated by your question, we advise you to refer to Question 10366.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Invalidators of Fasting, Sections 983 + 1006
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
- What you mentioned is not considered an insertion. Merely having water reach the entrance of the anus does not invalidate the fast.
- Swallowing mucus from the head or chest that has not reached the mouth does not invalidate the fast. However, if it reaches the mouth, it is recommended not to swallow it.
If you are experiencing doubts (waswasa), as may be indicated by your question, we advise you to refer to Question 10366.
Source: A Message on Prayer and Fasting, Fasting, Obligations of Fasting, Avoiding Invalidators of Fasting, Injections + Eating and Drinking, Section 882
May you be successful in all good.