Tag: Dry fasting rules

According to the international consensus on fasting terminology, dry fasting is defined as the voluntary abstinence from all foods and beverages, including water, for a certain period. This means the direct answer to 'Can you eat while dry fasting?' is an unequivocal no, as any consumption of food or drink violates the core principle of the practice.

An average person produces 1 to 2 liters of saliva per day, much of which is swallowed unconsciously. The question of whether swallowing this natural, involuntary bodily fluid breaks a dry fast is a common point of confusion for many who practice this restrictive form of fasting. This article explores the consensus across both health science and religious interpretations to provide a clear answer.