Why You Need To Brush Your Teeth While Fasting

It goes without saying that Islam is a religion which pays attention to the cleanliness, decency, and the good appearance of its adherents. It is in that spirit that Muslims are requied to clean their bodies, including their mouths, clean by using a brush or miswak. i.e. chewing stick. But why do some leave their mouths smelling in the name of fasting? In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we seek to find out if Muslims can brush their teeth while observing a fast.