Those acts, which are undesirable while fasting & Those things which are allowed while fasting

The following things are Makruh (undesirable) while fasting:

Tasting or chewing something without a reason.  If it is out of fear of the husband or the ruler/government, then it is not Makruh.

Going overboard in rinsing the nose or mouth/gargling.

Keeping water in the mouth for a long time.

Allowing saliva to collect in the mouth and swallowing it.

Having Sehri so late that there is a danger of dawn.

Chewing coal and cleaning teeth with it.

Having Iftaar very late.

Backbiting, lying, abusing, indecent talk, etc. is Makruh while fasting.  All this is bad enough in normal days, but it is worse while fasting.


Those things which are allowed while fasting:

The following things are Mubah (allowed) while fasting:

Applying Surma to the eyes.

Using Miswak, regardless of whether it is wet or dry, even though it maybe after midday.

Applying perfume of smelling it.

Cupping/bloodletting.

Applying oil to the head/body.

Pouring water in the ears.

Putting medicine in the eyes.

Swallowing one’s own saliva.

Swallowing the moisture left in the mouth after rinsing it.

Swallowing something, which is stuck in the teeth without taking it outside the mouth, provided it is smaller than a nut.