Is the narration regarding the Prophet (PBUH) applying Kohl while fasting in Ramadan valid proof?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Fasting

Book 9 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The narration suggesting the Prophet (peace be upon him) applied Kohl while fasting in Ramadan is not authenticated. Al-Tirmidhi stated that nothing sound has been established from the Prophet regarding a fasting person applying Kohl. Therefore, this narration is not considered valid evidence to permit applying Kohl while fasting.

Supporting text

Those who hold that Kohl does not break the fast may interpret the narration, if it were sound, as meaning he applied a type of Kohl that does not reach the throat.