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Using the Siwak (Miswak)

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La 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

La 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.

Comment Pratiquer

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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

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