He Is Suffering From Waswaas And Fears That His Fast May Be Invalidated Because Of Snuffing Water Up Into The Nostrils
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I am (may Allaah heal me) one of those who are
affected by waswaas (whispers from the Shaytaan). When
doing wudoo' whilst fasting I try not to exaggerate in
snuffing water up into my nostrils, but I feel
something in my throat. Is my fasting invalidated by
that?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Firstly:
You have done well by not exaggerating in snuffing up
water into your nostrils, because the Prophet (peace
and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to Laqeet
ibn Sabirah: Do wudoo' properly, let the water run
between your fingers and toes and exaggerate in
snuffing water up into the nostrils, except when you
are fasting." Narrated by Abu Dawood, 142; al-Tirmidhi,
788; al-Nasaa'i, 87; Ibn Maajah, 407; classed as
saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.
Secondly:
If a fasting person rinses his mouth or snuffs water
up into his nostrils and some of the water reaches his
stomach without any such intention on his part, then
his fast is not broken. Allaah says (interpretation of
the meaning):
"And there is no sin on you concerning that in which
you made a mistake, except in regard to what your
hearts deliberately intend"
[al-Ahzaab 33:5]
This person did not intend in his heart to do the
fast-breaking action, so his fast is still valid.
End quote from al-Sharh al-Mumti', 6/240, 246.
Thirdly:
The best remedy for waswaas is to ignore it and not to
pay any attention to it, whilst remembering Allaah a
great deal, and worshipping and obeying Him, and
avoiding sin.
See also question no. 1174
We ask Allaah to keep you safe and sound from the
traps of the Shaytaan.
And Allaah knows best.
Ramadan Team
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