Ahadith pertaining to the use
of Miswaak:
The Prophet (SAW) is reported
to have said:
“Had I not feared it being
difficult on my Ummah I would have ordered them to make miswaak (i.e. I would
have made it compulsory.)” (Bukhari 7240)
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased
with her) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said,
"The Miswaak
(tooth-stick) cleanses and purifies the mouth and pleases the Rabb.”
“Four things are amongst the
practices of the Ambiyaa —circumcision, application of perfume, Miswaak and
marriage'." (AHMAD AND TIRMIZI)
How to use a Miswaak:
The method of using the miswaak
is one should use it horizontally. If a miswaak is not available then a person
is permitted to use his finger but should not make this a habit.
A miswaak should be held in
such a manner that the small finger and thumb is below the miswaak and the
remaining fingers on its upper side.
The following duaa should also
be recited at the time of using the Miswaak:
“Allahuma
Tahir fame wa nawir Qalbee wa tahir badanee
wa haraama jasadee Alan naar.”
Translation: "O Allah, Purify my mouth: Enlighten my heart: Purify my body; And make my body unlawful to the Fire."
(BUNAYAH)
Translation: "O Allah, Purify my mouth: Enlighten my heart: Purify my body; And make my body unlawful to the Fire."
(BUNAYAH)
As mentioned earlier, if a
Miswaak is not available then a person may use his/her finger instead, however
a person should make the intention that the finger is being used as a substitute
and InshaAllah the reward will be written.
Benefits of Miswaak:
Miswaak has many benefits. The
smallest benefit is it removes illness and the greatest benefit is it reminds
one of Shahada at the time of death. The best miswaak is that of the Arak and
then that of the olive.
1. Miswaak strengthens the
gums and prevents tooth decay.
2. Miswaak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents further increase of decay which has already set in.
3. Miswaak creates a fragrance in the mouth.
4. Miswaak is a cure for illness.
5. Miswaak eliminates bad odours and improves the sense of taste.
6. Miswaak sharpens the memory.
7. Miswaak is a cure for headaches.
8. Miswaak creates noor (lusture) on the face of the one who continually uses it.
9. Miswaak causes the teeth to glow.
10. Miswaak strengthens the eyesight.
11. Miswaak assists in digestion.
12. Miswaak clears the voice.
13. The greatest benefit of using miswaak is gaining the pleasure of Allah.
14. The reward of Salaah (Prayers) is multiplied 70 times if Miswaak was used before it.
2. Miswaak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents further increase of decay which has already set in.
3. Miswaak creates a fragrance in the mouth.
4. Miswaak is a cure for illness.
5. Miswaak eliminates bad odours and improves the sense of taste.
6. Miswaak sharpens the memory.
7. Miswaak is a cure for headaches.
8. Miswaak creates noor (lusture) on the face of the one who continually uses it.
9. Miswaak causes the teeth to glow.
10. Miswaak strengthens the eyesight.
11. Miswaak assists in digestion.
12. Miswaak clears the voice.
13. The greatest benefit of using miswaak is gaining the pleasure of Allah.
14. The reward of Salaah (Prayers) is multiplied 70 times if Miswaak was used before it.
Occasions when Prophet (SAW)
used a miswaak;
MISWAAK
UPON ENTERING HOME
Shuraih (RA) narrates that he
asked Aisha (R): 'What was the first thing Rasulullah (SAW) did upon entering
the house?'
Aisha (RA) replied: 'Rasulullah
(SAW) would use the Miswaak'."
(MUSLIM)
MISWAAK
BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS
Abu Hurairah (RA) said:
"I have used the Miswaak
before sleeping, after rising, before eating and after eating, ever since I
heard the Nabi (SAW) advising so'."
(AHMAD)
MISWAAK
BEFORE RECITING THE HOLY QUR'AAN
Hadhrat Ali (RA) said:
'Verily, your mouths are the
pathways of the Qur'aan (i.e. you recite with your mouth), therefore cleanse
your mouth with the Miswaak thoroughly'."
(IBN MAJAH)
MISWAAK
WHEN FASTING
Aamir Bin Rabiyah (RA)
narrates:
'I have seen Rasulullah (SAW)
using the Miswaak many a time while fasting'."
(IBN MAJAH)
All the previous Ahadith of
our Nabi (SAW) and the statements of the learned jurists of Islam point clearly
to the tremendous importance of the Miswaak in Islam. However, despite its
elevated status, significance and importance, this noble practice is neglected
and generally discarded by present day Muslims.
Nabi (SAW) said:
"He who holds on
firmly to my Sunnah at a time when my Ummah are (grovelling) in corruption will
receive a reward of a hundred martyrs."
And, indeed the MISWAAK IS
A GREAT SUNNAH.
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