GOAL NUMBER 3 – Revive the Sunnnah of the Miswak
Miswaak Quick View of Benefits
- Miswaak strengthens the gums and prevents tooth decay.
- Miswaak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents further increase of decay which has already set in.
- Miswaak creates a fragrance in the mouth.
- Miswaak is a cure for illness.
- Miswaak eliminates bad odours and improves the sense of taste.
- Miswaak sharpens the memory.
- Miswaak is a cure for headaches.
- Miswaak creates lustre (noor) on the face of the one who continually uses it.
- Miswaak causes the teeth to glow.
- Miswaak strengthens the eyesight.
- Miswaak assists in digestion.
- Miswaak clears the voice.
- The greatest benefit of using miswaak is gaining the pleasure of Allah.
- The reward of Salaah (Prayers) is multiplied 70 times if Miswaak was used before it.
Times when usage of Miswaak is Sunnah
- For the recitation of the Qur’an.
- For the recitation of Hadith.
- When the mouth emits and odour.
- For the learning or teaching of virtues of Islaam.
- For making Dhikrullah (Remebrance of Allah, meditation).
- After entering ones home.
- Before entering any good gathering.
- When experiencing pangs of hunger and thirst.
- After the signs of death are evident.
- At the time of Sehri.
- Before meals.
- Before undertaking a journey.
- On returning from a journey.
- Before sleeping.
- Upon awakening