Is Using Paint Brushes Made from Animal Hair Permissible?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Question

Is using paint brushes made from animal hair permissible?

Answer

I pray you are well. 

Yes, using such brushes is permissible. Animal hair is pure and permissible to use – with the exception of pigs, boars, etc. Use of them should be avoided as best one can – especially if it has anything to do with food. (Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al Muhtar)

Thanking Allah for His Gifts

When using such items try to reflect on the kindness and generosity of Allah who made everything on Earth for us so we can benefit from it. Such reflection leads of gratitude. “It is He who created for you all that is on the Earth…” (Qur’an, 2:29)

May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.

[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History, he moved to Damascus in 2007, where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital. He was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence.