FatwaSelangorPrayer (Salah)
#105 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Menelan Kahak, Hingus dan Sisa Makanan Ketika Solat
Does swallowing phlegm, mucus or food remnants during prayer invalidate the prayer?
Short answer
Deliberately swallowing phlegm, mucus or physical food remnants during prayer invalidates it, even in small amounts.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Deliberately swallowing phlegm, mucus or physical food remnants during prayer invalidates it, even in small amounts. The prayer remains valid if the remnants are hard to remove, the phlegm cannot be held back, or only a taste or colour remains without physical residue. Swallowing out of forgetfulness or ignorance is excused if the amount is small, but a large amount still invalidates the prayer. Chewing a little does not invalidate the prayer, while chewing a lot does.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pada asasnya, makan ketika solat membatalkan solat walaupun dalam kuantiti yang sedikit jika seseorang melakukannya dengan sengaja dan dia mengetahui hukum tersebut.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#105 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Hukum Menelan Kahak, Hingus dan Sisa Makanan Ketika Solat”, 24 February 2026. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2026/02/24/105-taudhih-al-hukmi-hukum-menelan-kahak-hingus-dan-sisa-makanan-ketika-solat/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-swallowing-phlegm-mucus-during-prayer/