Gargling with Salt Water for the Fasting Person

Question
What is the ruling on gargling with salt water for the fasting person? Does it break the fast or not?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It breaks the fast if the taste reaches the throat; otherwise, it does not. And God knows best.
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