Whoever Eats What is Between His Teeth While in Prayer

Question
What is the ruling on someone who eats what is between his teeth while in prayer?
Answer
It is considered: If what he ate is less than a chickpea, then his prayer is not invalidated; because it is a small amount that cannot be avoided, thus it is treated like saliva. However, if it is the size of a chickpea, his prayer is invalidated; because its remaining between the teeth is unusual and can be avoided. See: Al-Tabyin 1: 159.
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