The Sunnah in «Using Sewak»

Using Sewak (Teeth Cleaning Stick)

 

 

There are several times in which a Muslim may use Sewak at day and

night: 

 

The Prophet – Peace be upon him – said: (

Were it not for avoiding

inflicting difficulties on my nation, I would have ordered them

to use Sewak upon the performance of each prayer

) Narrated by

Al-Bukhari & Muslim. 

 

The total times of using Sewak by the Muslim at the day and night is

not less than (20) times. The Muslim uses Sewak :

-Upon performing the five prayers, the regular Sunnah prayers, Al-Doha

(Morning) prayer, Al-Wetr Prayer (i.e. ending prayer with odd Raka’a –

prostration – at night).

- Upon entering the house, because the first thing performed by the

Prophet – Peace be upon him – when he enters his house is using the

Sewak, as narrated by Aisha – May Allah be pleased with her – in Sahih

Muslim. So, every time you enter your house use Sewka in order to apply

the Sunnah.

- Upon reading the Holy Quran, for changing the smell of the mouth.

- Upon waking up.

- Upon making ablution (Wudhou’). The Prophet – Peace be upon him

– said: (

The Sewak cleans the mouth and causes the pleasure of

Allah the Almighty

) Narrated by Ahmad.

The benefit of applying this Sunnah:

a)

Gaining the pleasure of Allah the Almighty.

b)

Cleaning the mouth.

Miswak is the root of the " Peelu" tree ( salvadora Persica) known in arabic as " Arak". The sewak is the natural, safer and more effective tooth brush in comparison with synthetic toothburshes. Its soft fibers reach more easily between the teeth where the conventional tooth brush often misses( flossing effect). The sewak is the effective way of maintaining the high level oral cleanliness which directly relates to overall wellness of the body.
Miswak is mainly Sunnah of prophet Mohammad (Pbuh). Miswak kills mouth bacteria, removes mouth odor, reduces tooth decay, fights plaque and many other spiritual and health benefits.