Hello glo, first I'd like to say that you are the most respectable non-Muslim on this forum and for that I commend you. Secondly, I just brush my teeth. When I'm fasting I like to refrain from talking so If my breath smells bad, people usually won't be able to smell it. LOL. :P
I was told brushing your tongue right the way to the back cures bad breath.
yes...i practise this. Everytime before salah (not on the month of Ramadhan of course).
25:36 And the true servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk the earth with humility and when the ignorant address them, they respond with words of peace.
Well, I googled and found this (Islamic) site on the topic of fasting.
Interesting that bad breath is largely put down to poor oral hygiene. I had assumed that it was to do with the stomach not receiving food for a certain length of time ..!
bad breath is caused by tooth decay, gum disease, hunger and thirst, digestive problems, smoking or some systemic diseases (not just the trapped food particles).
Interesting that bad breath is largely put down to poor oral hygiene.
No, Not on that site you quote
excerpts from article:
Some people assume that brushing the teeth while Ramadhan fasting is discouraged on the basis of the hadith where the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: "I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, the Khaluf of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk." [Sahih al-Bukhari (1893) and Sahih Muslim (1151)] The assumption that this hadith discourages brushing one's teeth while fasting is incorrect. Because the Khaluf is the smell that comes from the stomach when it is empty of food and is not a smell emanating from the mouth
These factors are:
Poor oral hygiene caused by not brushing or improper tooth brushing technique.
A dirty tongue.
Cavities in the teeth.
Gum disease caused by plaque and tartar.
Dirty dentures, false teeth and other fixed appliances in the mouth.
After having identified the causes, we can now deal with how to prevent bad breath, especially while fasting:
Brushing one's teeth after every meal, preferably early morning (at Sehri time).
Flossing one's teeth which mean cleaning between the teeth using special thread called dental floss. Use of toothpicks is not advisable for this purpose.
Use of a tongue or using a toothbrush to clean the tongue.
Use of an anti-bacterial mouthwash. A non-alcoholic mouthwash should be used as alcohol causes a dry mouth which can aggravate the problem.
Cavities in the teeth should be filled promptly to prevent food accumulation within them.
Removal of tartar on teeth by a dentist at least once every six months.
Drink at least 2-3 glasses of water at Sehri time.
A bad stomach can also cause bad breath so one would have to check on his diet during the holy month of Ramadhan to prevent a stomach upset and halitosis.
Foul-smelling mouths are offensive to other people therefore it is important to spend some time and follow the simple precautions and methods mentioned to prevent this problem.
Islam urges its followers to be clean, decent, and pleasant in their appearance and smell. In this respect, you can have a mouth wash and gargle it but be careful not to allow the water goes into your stomach as best as you can. During the Holy Prophet's lifetime, he (pbuh) and his Companions used to have Siwak (Miswak or Tooth stick) to keep their mouth fresh and clean.
Many people avoid brushing their teeth during the day in Ramadhan. This is a mistake, since there is no contradiction between observing the fast during Ramadhan and brushing one's teeth. Moreover, Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: "Were it not for the hardship that I would be placing upon my people, I would have ordered them to engage in Siwak (wooden toothbrush) for every prayer." [Sahih al-Bukhari (887) and Sahih Muslim (252)]
We must understand that the word "Siwak" does not just refer to the tree branches that are used as tooth sticks, but to the act of brushing the teeth itself. It is derived from the verb sak, meaning to rub, clean, buff, or polish.
So, we should keep our mouth and body clean and free of any bad or horrible smell, especially when you are working with a non-Muslim who may accuse Islam or insult Muslims because of Ramadhan fasting. Allah says: "Keep you duty to Allah as far as you can." (Holy Quran 64:16)
Last edited by NoName55; 09-18-2007 at 01:23 PM.
Reason: it was a sladerous post made in error
Allah Azza wa jal says:
Fasting is Mine and it is I who give reward for it. [A man] gives up his sexual passion, his food and his drink for my sake. Fasting is like a shield, and he who fasts has two joys: a joy when he breaks his fast and a joy when he meets his Lord. The change in the breath of the mouth of him who fasts is better in Allah's estimation than the smell of musk.
It was related by bukhari
Some people assume that brushing the teeth while Ramadhan fasting is discouraged on the basis of the hadith where the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: "I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, the Khaluf of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk." [Sahih al-Bukhari (1893) and Sahih Muslim (1151)]
The (false) assumption that this hadith discourages brushing one's teeth while fasting is incorrect. Because the Khaluf is the smell that comes from the stomach when it is empty of food and is not a smell emanating from the mouth
Some people assume that brushing the teeth while Ramadhan fasting is discouraged on the basis of the hadith where the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said: "I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, the Khaluf of a fasting person is more pleasant to Allah than the scent of musk." [Sahih al-Bukhari (1893) and Sahih Muslim (1151)]
The (false) assumption that this hadith discourages brushing one's teeth while fasting is incorrect. Because the Khaluf is the smell that comes from the stomach when it is empty of food and is not a smell emanating from the mouth
I dont often brush my teeth while i'm fasting for fear i might break my fast by mistake.
i wouldnt worry too much abt the bad breath, think about it. This smell comes because you are fasting and Allah Ta'aala likes it better than the smell of musk.
:sunny: my 2c
Rather I am really dumb or just really confused cause where I come from you aren't supposed to swallow anything while using a toothbrush and toothpaste. It even says it on the toothpaste "DO NOT SWALLOW"! So why would it be a problem?
"The only thing neccesary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - E. Burke
"We have just enough religion to hate but not enough to love one another" -Jonathan Swift
Yes. Tooth brush and tooth paste [I'm thinking of taking them to school; but the sad thing is, apparently, the tap water is recycled. Eeek!]. You can rinse your mouth with water. That helps keep odour away Alhamdulillah. Phew.
besides that I wonder if people know that some companies like Colgate's toothpaste is haram as it is based on animal oils rather than vegetable oils like Lever Brothers and Vicks' products (halal)
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