Siwak/Miswak: The Natural Mouth Freshener
Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah_! Our special guest, the Blessed Ramadan, is here. Here comes another opportunity for us all to revitalize our weak souls; an opportunity for us all to honor this guest of ours who comes only once in a year.
Staying healthy with an odorless mouth can be a challenge for most of us. The two common symptoms that are experienced during fasting are weakness and dry mouth. We feel weak and weary because our bodies have been deprived of food and fluid for many hours. So, what happens next? Our mouths become dry and emanate bad breath because of the presence of some bacteria which, as by-products, give out sulphides and ammonia which are the main causes of bad breath. So, how do we move up the scale by staying healthier and stronger while in the fasting mood? Well, let’s take a look at the benefits of siwak for our mouths and our bodies.
Benefits of siwak/miswak when used in moderation:
It polishes the teeth, prevents plaque, perfumes the breath, strengthens the gingival, clears the phlegm and the sight and prevents cavities. It also preserves the health of the stomach, clears the voice, helps the digestion process, helps make the speech clear and encourages one to recite the Qur’an, remember Allaah and pray. Siwak also fights sleepiness, pleases the Lord, delights the angels and increase the number of the good deeds (culled from “Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet,” page 280-282).
Al Bukhari narrated that the Prophet, salla llahu alayhe was salaam, said: “Siwak cleans the mouth and pleases the Lord.”
That does not mean that you should avoid using toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss. The use of siwak is just a reminder for us all because of its immense benefits and more so, we would be upholding the sunnah of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad,salla llaahu alayhe was salaam.
In the Sahihain, it is narrated that the Prophet, salla llaahu alayhe was salam said: “If it was not for the fact that my nation would not be able to bear it, I would have ordered them to use siwak before every prayer.”
May Allaah give us all the ability to practice the sunnah accordingly, amin. May He bless this Ramadhan for us with tremendous rewards here and in the afterlife, and may He keep our mouths moist with the effects of the siwak, the natural mouth freshner while remembering Him at all times, Amin!
By Maryam Funmilayo
Jazaka Allahu Khayrun Sister Maryam, we appreciate your thorough and detailed article. We knew some of the benefits, but didn’t realize all the hidden blessings, subhanallah.
So, have you ever used a siwak/miswak before? Which word do you use? How did you feel the first time you used it? Remember the unique taste? Please share your experiences below. We love miswak, and we don’t have them often enough; but we’re trying hard this past year. Subhanallah, we just stocked up specifically for Ramadan, and enjoyed biting off the tips yesterday 
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Category: Islam
Oh, what a wonderful reminder, you made my day with this details and beneficial write-up
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Ponn Sabra Reply:
September 1st, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Glad to help. So, do you use a miswak? If not, it’s the perfect time of year to start using one!
Ramadan Kareem!
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how do you use a miswak??
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Ponn Sabra Reply:
September 11th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Salam.
Let us know how you make out. It is absolutely perfect and ideal during our Ramadan fasts.
Once you cut the bark layer off to expose some bristles like a toothbrush, you just started brushing away. Then, you spit out anything left in your mouth of course
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I recently started using siwak. There’s not much of a taste. However, it does keep your mouth feeling fresh. Thank you for the information. I didn’t realize all the good things siwak can do for you. Now I’ll be sure to use it everyday.
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Ponn Sabra Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Salam Muhammad,
Glad you found the information helpful. May you continue to gain great benefit from following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, sallahi wallahi wasalam. Ameen.
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learn how to use miswak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGfCV-x_rZk
http://www.miswakstick.com/miswak.html
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