Yes , well said.
Here you can find more information on the subject of taste and smell.
Taste And Smell
another link
Smell & Taste
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It was a hanafi-deaobandi and a very well trusted and well reputed aalim that I quoted .. I can upload that part of the Q&A session where he answered that ..
Thanks for the link Mirch Bhai
I am allegic to Miswaak. 
you don't?
toothpastes contain fluoride in order to reduce tooth decay, but dont forget Fluorine is the most reactive of all elements and no chemical substance is capable of freeing fluorine from any of its compounds, so it is extremely dangerous for ur internal body organs/mechanism if u swallow toothpaste.
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TLK bhai, please do post it.
Also I do as AQ (bursh my teeth then drink water) and all day long my breath is not that bad alhamdulillah.
Here is something to think about...
On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace be upon him), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He) says:
Fasting is Mine and it I who give reward for it. [A man] gives up his sexual passion, his food and his drink for my sake. Fasting is like a shield, and he who fasts has two joys: a joy whin he breaks his fast and a joy when he meets his Lord. The change in the breath of the mouth of him who fasts is better in Allah's estimation than the smell of musk.
It was related by al-Bukhari (also by Muslim, Malik, at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah).
I am free to do Ijtehad and based on my ijtehad I find it is better to brush my teeth with toothpaste
Please don't use the word "Ijtehad" for yourself unless you qualify for that, because it may send a very wrong message to those who don't know what is Ijtehad and who can actually perform it.
Please don't use the word "Ijtehad" for yourself unless you qualify for that, because it may send a very wrong message to those who don't know what is Ijtehad and who can actually perform it.
What kind of degree or certificate you issue to those who can do the ijtehad on your behalf ?
What kind of degree or certificate you issue to those who can do the ijtehad on your behalf ?
Mujtahid would be my answer, taking words like "you" and "your behalf"
generally.
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Well I'm not a mujtahid and even though I personally disagree with the said arguments I can accept that a fatawa is present to the effect of the permissibility of toothpaste and who am I to condemn something when the muftis have not?
I shall try to meet the nature of the hadith for my reward with Allah (SWT) and I fully accept those who want to gain the reward of Allah (SWT) on a different count for being welcoming to their fellow humans.
toothpastes contain fluoride in order to reduce tooth decay, but dont forget Fluorine is the most reactive of all elements and no chemical substance is capable of freeing fluorine from any of its compounds, so it is extremely dangerous for ur internal body organs/mechanism if u swallow toothpaste.
Apka meri health se matlab?
Mujtahid would be my answer, taking words like "you" and "your behalf" generally.
What does the word Ijtihad mean?
It comes from the Arabic Root Verb : Jahada : meaning exerting effort. In general when effort is applied to a text, it is Ijtihad. When applied in the Islamic context it usually means the attempt of Muslim scholars to interpret the Sacred Texts, The Quran and Sunnah.
The door of “Ijtehad” had been opened by the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and the Hadith reported by Ma’ az bin Jabal has made it clear.
The Prophet asked Ma’az “How will you decide on a thing not found in the Book of Allah?” He replied, “I will follow the Prophetic traditions (Sunnah). The Prophet then asked, “What would you do if you findnothing in Sunnah?” He replied, I will do “Ijtehad” with my personal opinion.
This hadees has not restricted ijtehad to a professional mujtahid, anybody who has knowledge of Quran and hadees can contribute their opinion on a matter which has not been stipulated in Quran and hadees. No one will be wrong in this case. The condition is that the matter is not present in Quran or hadees.
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So what weve learnt today is ...go for miswak!????
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Honestly, I dont see the problem with brushing right after sahoor. Theres hardly any bad breath!
Its better to be safe then sorry.
As for the question of Ijtihaad, It can only be done by Fuqahas once there is unequivocal text or command for a certain matter.
What does the word Ijtihad mean? It comes from the Arabic Root Verb : Jahada : meaning exerting effort. In general when effort is applied to a text, it is Ijtihad. When applied in the Islamic context it usually means the attempt of Muslim scholars to interpret the Sacred Texts, The Quran and Sunnah. The door of “Ijtehad” had been opened by the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and the Hadith reported by Ma’ az bin Jabal has made it clear. The Prophet asked Ma’az “How will you decide on a thing not found in the Book of Allah?” He replied, “I will follow the Prophetic traditions (Sunnah). The Prophet then asked, “What would you do if you findnothing in Sunnah?” He replied, I will do “Ijtehad” with my personal opinion. This hadees has not restricted ijtehad to a professional mujtahid, anybody who has knowledge of Quran and hadees can contribute their opinion on a matter which has not been stipulated in Quran and hadees. No one will be wrong in this case. The condition is that the matter is not present in Quran or hadees.
Mirch, you asked a question and gave the answer at the same time, if you may remember my first reply it only said “don’t use the word Ijtehad for yourself unless you qualify for that, I did not “explicitly” deniey the right to be Mujtahid in your case or for that matter in anybody’s case but rather gave you an explicit right for that with a precondition of meeting a qualification. Your definition of Mujtahid, and thanks for using words “Muslim scholar”, is substantiating my words almost exactly.
Having knowledge of Quran and Sunnah in the form of brows able availability of text is one thing, speaking with authority in those matters and capability of addressing complex issues of modern age in the light of Shariah is another thing, the problem is that we “intend” to accept what goes inline with our intentions and so called “way of life” and reject what does not. Tell me , sir, keeping course books for a medical doctor gives you a license to practice also, does a book comes with a certificate of authority on the subject also?.
Your example of Hazart Ma’az is also a testimony to my point of view indirectly, the thing that you missed is that who was asking the questions, and who was answering them, Prophet (PBUH) is the fountain through which Allah gave us Shariah, and Hazrat Ma’aZ is among those blessed companion of Prophet (PBUH) who received the knowledge of Quran by Prophet himself as his teacher, an institution of epic purity. Besides he was an appointed sate official for whom the knowledge of Islam was a must, allowing him to be Mujtahid is not an open invitation for every body.
The word “ijtehad” is not merely a word that has a dictionary meaning, it is rather a word that describes a role, a role based upon a strict qualification on the subject.
Even for instance if we accept ijtehad a word synonymous to “interpretation”, we then have to understand how the process of interpretation takes place. We interpret things based on
1) Experience that we went thorough ourselves
2) Knowledge based on academic education
3) Knowledge based on witnessing an incident
4) Knowledge based on hearing something, unsubstantiated information.
5) Your Bias, based on your intention or experience.
Interpretation, thus, enables you to reach at a conviction and what qualifies you to interpret is your knowledge, in matters of faith one has to be much more careful. In your case, forgive me if I am wrong, the only valid reason is your intention to stay upright and clean in front of your co workers. It is rather a justification than an opportunity to perform “ijtehad”
At the end, I must say I am sorry if I hurt your feelings, I try to avoid talking about religion unless something really gets me.
just dont swallow it as LUC said ..
Im surprised people actually swallow toothpaste, considering there is a big warning on the back not to do so, and keep in mind the potential renal toxicity of fluoride is enough to kill a child; while it may not be enough to kill an adult, it can cause problems.