It has been a long time since the issue of boar bristles has been used as a material for toothbrushes, but until now there are still many who do not know about it. Therefore, in this paper, this problem will be presented.

The Rise of the Pig Hair Issue

Around 2009 the issue had circulated but was dimmed because no facts were found. In 2012 the issue had resurfaced, but only in certain circles. we are shocked by the emergence of brushes or toothbrushes made from pig bristles. To the extent that MUI issued a fatwa that it is forbidden to use a pig bristle brush. But recently, information about toothbrushes made from pig bristles has resurfaced. Information, especially for Muslims, to be more careful in choosing a toothbrush, because there are dental cleaning products that use non-halal ingredients.

Features of the Pig Bristle Toothbrush

From the information provided by the manufacturer itself, it is stated that there are toothbrushes made from sea urchins. Indeed, toothbrushes like this are very rare in Indonesia. But abroad, there are quite a lot of boar-bristle toothbrushes, with quite expensive prices. It is said that the toothbrush that comes from pig bristles is actually softer. The way to distinguish sea urchins from synthetic/plastic materials is to burn them. If burned with fire smells like burning horns, then it comes from the hair or hair of an animal, usually a pig. While the plastic material does not produce odors. (HALAL Journal No. 62/X/2006)

Get to know the product before buying

Dear readers, you can check the toothbrush to be purchased, if it says "Bristle" on the package, it means that the toothbrush contains Pig Bristle.

Bristle means Pig Hair aka Pig Fur

So double check the packaging of your toothbrush when buying. Likewise on the brush (bread spreader), it usually says "Bristle", "Pure Bristle", "100% China Bristle".

Again, make sure the packaging is made of bristles, then it is made of sea urchin. Feel free to prove that the bristles are burned, if it smells like burnt hair, it means it's from pig bristles. But if it melts and becomes hard, it means it is made of plastic and is safe to use.
slam prohibits its use

For Muslims, the use of sea urchins is clearly Haram. No matter how small, the material from pork is forbidden for consumption and for application.

The risks of using it for Muslims are Haram: Worship is rejected, Prayers are rejected, and Hell is more deserving (hadith).

Daily Activities Related to the Use of Brushes and Brushes

In everyday life, we use various kinds of brushes to apply makeup, paint, clean dust, paint the house, grease cake pans, and spread food. Such as grilled chicken, bread, cakes, and various grilled or grilled meats and seafood. While the brush is useful when combing hair, cleaning hair at the salon or barbershop, washing clothes, and scrubbing floors.

Did you know that the brushes & toothbrushes you are currently using come from? Most likely it is made from Sea urchin!

Brushes supplied in Indonesia, generally come from China. These imported brushes are produced using sea urchins, especially wild boars which have more hair. Sea urchins are considered more economical than the fur of other animals, such as goats, squirrels, civets, horses, raccoons, camels, and dogs.

There are other terms for Sea urchins, including: PIG, BOAR, HOG, BRISTLE HAIR BRUSH.

Some Ways to Avoid Brushes or Toothbrushes Made from Pig Bristle:

Use 100% natural brushes and brushes such as siwak root or synthetic materials, such as nylon. Wall paint brushes and food brushes are available, with slightly more expensive prices. The nylon material has a texture like plastic for a toothbrush.
Use an alternative to brushes. For example, paint rollers for painting, sponges & cotton buds for makeup, as well as knives & spatulas for greasing food.
Be aware of the type of food whose cooking process and cleaning the tools using a pig brush.
The characteristics of the Pig Bristle Brush, when burned, will cause a distinctive smell like burning meat.
Usually Pig Bristle Brushes are sold in white and black. But it is possible for manufacturers to process the coloring by bleaching it, as if it were any other animal's fur.
 

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