The Miswak with a Toothbrush, Toothpaste, and the Finger
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Question:
He says: I want to know the ruling on using a toothbrush for the miswak, and whether it is prescribed for a person to turn his finger in his mouth when he does not have a miswak?
Answer:
Yes, except that the virtue of the miswak is achieved by anything that removes the odor and cleans the mouth, including the toothbrush and toothpaste. This removes the odor and cleans the mouth, so the intended purpose is achieved. If he has nothing, no miswak, no toothbrush, or anything else, and he inserts his finger and wipes his teeth and gums with it, this also achieves the intended purpose, even if it is not complete, but some cleanliness is achieved by it. Yes.
He says: I want to know the ruling on using a toothbrush for the miswak, and whether it is prescribed for a person to turn his finger in his mouth when he does not have a miswak?
Answer:
Yes, except that the virtue of the miswak is achieved by anything that removes the odor and cleans the mouth, including the toothbrush and toothpaste. This removes the odor and cleans the mouth, so the intended purpose is achieved. If he has nothing, no miswak, no toothbrush, or anything else, and he inserts his finger and wipes his teeth and gums with it, this also achieves the intended purpose, even if it is not complete, but some cleanliness is achieved by it. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، بداية من باب الوضوء — islamhouse.com (46:11)
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