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Did the Prophet Use Miswak?

Published in Islamic Practices 1 min read

Yes, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used miswak.

The use of miswak was a regular practice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Several hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet) confirm this.

  • Hudhaifa reported: “Whenever the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) got up for Tahajjud Prayer he used to clean his mouth (and teeth) with siwak.”
  • Another hadith states: “Whenever the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) got up (from sleep), he would rub his teeth with miswak (tooth-stick)..."

These accounts demonstrate that using miswak was a consistent and important part of the Prophet's daily routine, especially before prayer and after waking up. It was considered a sunnah (recommended practice) by him.

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