Is it permissible to use a toothbrush instead of the miswak (toothstick) made from the arak tree?
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Question:
If one uses a toothbrush with the intention that it serves as a substitute and replacement for the miswak, is his action considered a recommended practice (sunnah)?
Answer:
The objective is to remove the odor from the mouth. By whatever means you remove it, the objective is achieved: with a toothbrush, with toothpaste, with a cloth, or with your finger. However, the best type of miswak is the arak tree branch; this is the best of the branches used for miswak. Yes.
If one uses a toothbrush with the intention that it serves as a substitute and replacement for the miswak, is his action considered a recommended practice (sunnah)?
Answer:
The objective is to remove the odor from the mouth. By whatever means you remove it, the objective is achieved: with a toothbrush, with toothpaste, with a cloth, or with your finger. However, the best type of miswak is the arak tree branch; this is the best of the branches used for miswak. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [205 -3022] هل يجوز استعمال فرشة الأسنان بدلاً عن السواك بعود الأراك؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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