Food colour remaining on the tongue when commencing the fast

Q: Does the colour of food (caused by spices, etc.) remaining on the tongue invalidate the fast when swallowed?

A: No, the fast will remain valid.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)