Does ear drops or ear oil invalidate the fast?
Published as Fasting FAQs Part 1 (18/27)
Question
Does ear drops or ear oil invalidate the fast?
Answer
When the eardrum is perforated (has a hole/tear), then applying eardrops will invalidate the fast as this will allow the drops to go to the inner ear and throat, subsequently reaching the stomach. Otherwise, it will not invalidate the fast. Water going into the ears will not break the fast.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/fasting-faqs-2/
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