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Using the Siwak (Miswak)
Difficulty:Easy
2 minutes
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The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Were it not that I might overburden my Ummah, I would have ordered them to use the siwak at every prayer."
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 887
The Science
The siwak (Salvadora persica twig) mechanically cleans teeth and freshens the mouth, supporting oral hygiene. The Sunnah pairs physical cleanliness with readiness for worship.
How to Practice
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Keep a fresh miswak twig handy
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Soften the tip and fray it into bristles
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Brush gently along the teeth and gums
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Use it before each prayer, before reciting Qur’an, and on waking
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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