The Ruling on Rinsing the Mouth After Eating and Drinking Before Prayer

Question
What is the ruling for someone who performed ablution, then ate, and then prayed immediately without rinsing their mouth?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: The matter is related to preference; if there is leftover food in his mouth, it is preferable for him to rinse his mouth, and God knows best.
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