Miswak Because The Best Habits Are Always Sunnah
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Miswak Because The Best Habits Are Always Sunnah

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What Is Miswak?

A chewing stick used for teeth cleaning and oral hygiene is referred to as miswak. It can be used as a perfect (even better) alternative of toothbrush and toothpaste.

Miswak is no stranger to a Muslim household across the globe. It is used for its various health benefits as well as due to the spiritual factor attached to it for the Muslims.

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Origin And Source

Interestingly, it is owned by followers of Islam now a day, but it is not introduced to the world by Muslims. The history of miswak dates back to the ancient times of Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Primarily, miswak is a piece of wood from a Salvadora persica tree.

The tree is commonly known as Al Arak in the Arab world, and as Peelu in South Asia. But miswak is not necessarily derived from this type of tree only. Other commonly used miswaks are made from an Olive plant (Zaitoon), Walnut Tree, and Azadirachta indica tree (neem), having their specific health benefits.

Islamic Perspective

The usage of miswak is not only a way to complete oral hygiene, but it is also an activity to please Allah (s.w.t). It is a Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, and according to many Sahabah, he (s.a.w) was very regular in the use of miswak, especially before ablution.

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Benefits Of This Best Habit

Modern science has approved the extraordinary advantages of the regular usage of Miswak. World Health Organization (WHO) recommended its use in reports related to oral, health published in 1986 and 2000.

Miswak is more efficient than regular toothbrushes the study proved in 2003. Some benefits of using Miswak:

  • It improves memory, intelligence, and eyesight.
  • Removes slime and makes gums strong.
  • Hinders growth of plague and produces aroma in the mouth.
  • Relieves a toothache along with headaches
  • It removes the yellowish teeth color and induces sparkle.
  • Clears voice and enhances the eloquence of one’s speech.

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Religious Benefits

Muslims believe that every Sunnah is beneficial for its followers, the use of miswak for oral cleanliness with no exception.

  • Brings Noor (luster) on the face of its regular user.
  • Makes the reward of a prayer multifold if used before ablution.
  • Its user is graced with the company of angels and causes displeasure to Iblees (the Devil).
  • Muslims can please Allah (S.W.T) by following this Sunnah, which is the ultimate goal.