Is it Allowed to Pass One's Saliva while Fasting? I would like to ask one thing. Is it true that you are not allowed to swallow your own spit during fasting? I don't think so but my friend insist about not letting anything pass the throat including one's own saliva. That seems rather silly to me since it is a normal reflex that one didn't even think about. So if you could, can you please clarify the matter? Thank you. Sita, USA Reply The opinion expressed by your friend is not correct. Passing the saliva during a fast is not only allowed but is impossible to refrain from. While in a state of fasting, we are directed to refrain from 'eating' or 'drinking' any thing. Passing the saliva does not come under the scope of either 'eating' or 'drinking'. Thus, in my opinion, passing the saliva is not prohibited while in a state of fasting. I do not know of any scholar in the past, who held an opinion contrary to the one that I have given. I hope this helps. In case any aspect of my answer remains unclear, please feel free in writing back to me at your own convenience. May the Almighty guide us all to the path of His liking. Regards The Learner