Salaams. I have 3 questions on the Miswaak. 1)How short should it be before discarding it. 2)How should it be discarded. 3)Should you use it after midday when fasting. Jazakallahu-khair.
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Salaams. I have 3 questions on the Miswaak. 1)How short should it be before discarding it. 2)How should it be discarded. 3)Should you use it after midday when fasting. Jazakallahu-khair.
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It is permissable to use a miswaak anytime during fasting, before or after midday. The used miswaak should be respectfully discarded when it is not usable.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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