What is the ruling on the hair of animals regarding purity?

Chapter on Utensils

Al-Mughni

Book of Purification

Book 2 · Issue 1 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

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The hair of any animal shares the same legal ruling regarding purity as the rest of its parts. If the animal itself is pure (tahir), its hair is pure. If the animal is impure (najas), its hair is likewise impure. This ruling applies equally whether the animal is alive or dead.