Is It Permissible to Use Paintbrushes Made of Horse Hair?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Is It Permissible to Use Paintbrushes Made of Horse Hair?

When purchasing brushes or combs, many often wonder about the type of hair used in their production and whether it is permissible to use them. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will provide the general principle to follow in such cases.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.