Using a toothbrush and toothpaste instead of the miswak
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Question:
The questioner: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to use a toothbrush and toothpaste instead of the miswak?
Answer:
The Shaykh: Yes, it is permissible. Using a toothbrush and toothpaste is allowed, but it does not suffice in place of the miswak. The miswak is a recommended practice (sunnah), whereas using a toothbrush and toothpaste is permissible (mubah), and it does not replace the sunnah. Yes.
The questioner: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible to use a toothbrush and toothpaste instead of the miswak?
Answer:
The Shaykh: Yes, it is permissible. Using a toothbrush and toothpaste is allowed, but it does not suffice in place of the miswak. The miswak is a recommended practice (sunnah), whereas using a toothbrush and toothpaste is permissible (mubah), and it does not replace the sunnah. Yes.
Source
شرح عمدة الأحكام، باب السواك - باب المسح على الخفين — islamhouse.com (1:05:52)
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