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I cant use toothpaste, or anything that will go in the mouth so how do you do it? Thanks 🙂
How do you get rid of bad breath when you are fasting?
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miswak
I am not muslim, but I live in Saudi Arabia and I’ve been learning as much as I can about the local faith and culture. Check the link below where they discuss the use of a miswak (toothbrush stick) during fasting.
The indication is that Muhammed PBUH used the miswak during his fasting. I’ve been able to find several sources that indicate this.
Ramadan Mubarak!
-Marie D – It’s RAMADAN you dolt!
tongue scraping probably helps
Open your mouth out the car window and let the wind blow it away. Or use a fan.
What kind of fast is this? I never heard of one so strict.
Hi! I’ve been a dentist for over 25 years and have fasted in the past. This does NOT mean not brushing your teeth or drinking large amouts of water to flush out your system. The bad breath is from the stomach acids and poor hygiene. If you continue the bacteria in your mouth will cause gum and teeth issues and you be very sorry. And the people around you don’t want to be near you. Fasting like this is totally wrong and harmful to the body and brain. You could faint and hit your head and end up with brain trauma. I don’t know who misinformed you with the crazy idea, but stop NOW! Your body will go into a gross shut down like it does when starving. You will not lose weight, but only fluids and your kidneys could be infected as well as your heart. Stop this immediately and get back on raw foods and juicing, that is what a real fast is. M
“This does NOT mean not brushing your teeth or drinking large amouts of water to flush out your system. “
I really don’t know of any way for a devout Muslim during Ramadan to avoid or treat bad breath. If you must be in close proximity to people, explain the reason for your bad breath. Explain what Ramadan is and what it means to you and hopefully those around you will understand. (There is a great deal of ignorance about Ramadan and fasting as is evidenced by some of the responses here!!) You may also consider wearing a surgical mask to keep the odor somewhat contained.
andyg77 obviously has never heard of any kind of fasting to begin with.
andyg77, before you open your mouth and talk about Islam, first listen. It helps a lot in not looking like a fool.
try to keep the mouth hydrated as always by drinking adequate amount of water. for more tips in getting rid of bad breath in a natural way visit