The Ruling on Using Incense or 'Vicks' During the Day in Ramadan

Question
What is the ruling on using incense or 'Vicks' during the day in Ramadan?
Answer

Breaking the fast; because these preparations are substances that enter through inhalation via the nose to the throat, meaning from a valid entry point to a valid interior, and this invalidates the fast. Whoever uses them must refrain for the rest of the day due to the sanctity of the month, and they must make up a day in its place. However, if it is just a scent and nothing from its essence reaches the interior, it does not break the fast.

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