Friday: Miswaak (Ahadith 710 – 713)
Assalamu`alaykum,
Bismillah.
Volume 2, Book 13, Number 710:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Apostle said, “If I had not found it hard for my followers or the people, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak for every prayer.”
Volume 2, Book 13, Number 711:
Narrated Anas:
Allah’s Apostle I said, “I have told you repeatedly to (use) the Siwak. (The Prophet put emphasis on the use of the Siwak.)
Volume 2, Book 13, Number 712:
Narrated Hudhaifa:
When the Prophet (p.b.u.h) got up at night (for the night prayer), he used to clean his mouth.
Volume 2, Book 13, Number 713:
Narrated ‘Aisha:
AbdurRahman bin Abi Bakr came holding a Siwak with which he was cleaning his teeth. Allah’s Apostle looked at him. I requested Abdur-Rahman to give the Siwak to me and after he gave it to me I divided it, chewed it and gave it to Allah’s Apostle. Then he cleaned his teeth with it and (at that time) he was resting against my chest.
Siwak/Miswak: twigs of certain trees that are being used on a regular basis by Muslims for centuries (and all Prophets Peace upon them) to maintain oral hygiene and gain the pleasure of Allah SWT. It is a “natural toothbrush.” Not only does it provide spiritual benefits, but it is also beneficial to the everyday maintenance of one’s mouth, gums, and teeth.
The Prohet (PBUH) said; “It is a recommended for every adult male on Friday to take a bath and put on cologne if it is possible and to use miswak.” (Sahih Muslim)
And he (SAW) said: ‘Four things are amongst the practices of the Ambiyaa — circumcision, application of perfume, Miswaak and marriage’. (Ahmad and Tirmizi)
Y u no use miswak, then?
Wassalam.
Posted on March 1, 2012, in iLook and tagged bukhari, friday, hadith no 710, hadith no 711, hadith no 712, hadith no 713, jummah, jumuah, miswak, siwak, sunnah. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
i once read the way to hold Siwak while using it. I’m not very sure if i know the correct way. do let me know if you have any reference yumna! Jazakillah e khair
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we love Siwak!
I haven’t come across any authentic Hadith telling us the way to hold a miswaak yet. If I do, will let you know iA.