Do Muslims need to spit often while fasting in Ramdan?

Question

When I was in school in E< Africa, Muslim boys and girls wanted to be excused from classes to go and spit all the time. Quite often they were found just wandering outside and having a good time!

Answer 1

Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim

Salaam Alaikum wa Rahmatullah

This bad habit came about from the  mistaken belief that one is not supposed to swallow saliva while fasting.  This is incorrect and leads to this disgusting habit of spitting all over the place.  I came across this too here in the US with a lady from Pakistan who thought she was doing something that was Sunnah.

It is permissible to swallow your saliva when fasting.  What is forbidden is eating or drinking.  This spitting is something that is considered excessive in the religion and Allah&#039;s Messenger, may Allah&#039;s peace and blessings be upon him, did not practice this or teach others to do so.  And Allah knows best.

Fi Aman Allah,

Nancy Umm Abdel Hamid

Answer 2

well.....

when i went to Middle school In E-Africa also..........it was all Muslim school.....and our principle Always made SURE every year....to tell us we don&#039;t have to spit as much as we did......

it was kinda nasty cuz everywhere on the ground was spit.....yuuuks

But ya....that is like 5min break from class.....

Answer 3

Just one more example of how Muslims use their religion to suit themselves.

Answer 4

No, but i do know some scholars say you must.

Answer 5

lol.....no it is not necessary to spit often...if you are thirsty and if it is necessary to drink water then you can spit with cold water if you want....