In 2012 we were shocked by the emergence of brushes or brushes made from pig bristles to the point that the MUI issued a fatwa against using a pig bristle brush, but recently, information about toothbrushes made from pig bristles has resurfaced. Information for you Muslims to be more careful in choosing a toothbrush, because there are dental cleaning products that use materials from non-halal.
Come on, check the toothbrush, if it says "Bristle" on the package, it means that the toothbrush contains pig bristles.
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".
“What are your toothbrush bristles made of? Plastic or Pig Hair? How to check:
Look at the package, if it's made of bristles, then it's made of sea urchin. Please burn the bristles, if it smells like burning hair, it means it's from sea urchins. But if it melts and becomes hard, it means it is made of plastic and is safe to use.
The risk of using what is haram: Worship is rejected, prayer is rejected, and hell is more worthy (hadith). Save ourselves and our loved ones. "
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.
Do you know, what do the brushes & brushes you use come from? Most likely From Sea urchins!
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.
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 term is PIG/BOAR/HOG/BRISTLE HAIR BRUSH) which are sold in various places, such as Markets, Painting Supplies Stores, Building Materials Stores, Make Up & Salon Tool Shops, Online Stores, etc. Are You Familiar With The Various Forms Below? There are painting brushes, wall paint brushes, make up brushes, hair brushes, barber/barber brushes, clothes brushes, etc. Beware!
Tips to Avoid Using Pig Bristle Brushes and Brushes:
1. Use 100% Synthetic Brushes & Brushes, 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.
2. Use Alternatives Other Than Brushes. For example, Roller Paint for Painting, Sponges & Cotton Buds For Makeup, And Knives & Spatula For Smearing Food.
3. Beware of Foods That Process Cooking And Cleaning The Tools Using A Pig Brush.
4. Characteristics of Pork Bristle Brush, When Burned Will Cause A Distinctive Odor Like Roasted Meat.
5. Usually Pig Bristle Brushes Are Sold In White & Black. However, Manufacturers Can Process Pig Hair By Bleaching And Coloring It, So It Looks Like Other Animal Hair. (and)
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