Assalamu alaikum wrmtwbrk... Today Reminder is on SIWAAK. Please calmly read thru, and also share... SIWAAK:: The siwaak is a natural toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss. It comes from the Arak which is a small tree that grows up to 3 meters high. Its leaves are small, thick and oval in shape and its smell resembles that of mustard. It grows in hot climates such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt and the other Equatorial countries. Its twigs are usually cut to a hand span in length and of medium thickness. Any type available is good to use ,because every continent or countries have different type of siwaak. Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Were it not for the fact that I did not want to make things too hard for my ummah, I would have commanded them to use the siwaak at every time of prayer.” (Reported by al-Bukhaari,... 2/299 and Muslim, 1/151). BENEFITS:: 1**Due to its known antibacterial qualities siwaak is very good for killing bacteria build up in the mouth. 2**It’s soft fibres are gentle on the teeth and gums unlike the bristles on brushes and yet they remove the food and stains from the teeth very well. 3**The fact that its bristles are parallel to the handle instead of perpendicular like the siwaak which enables better cleaning between the teeth. 4**Stops bleeding and purifies the gums. 5**Fights gum disease 6**Creates a pleasant smell in the mouth 7**Removes bad breath and odour from the mouth. 8**Fights plaque effectively Siwaak contains ::: many natural chemical compounds considered essential to oral and dental hygiene, including; fluoride, silica, tannic acid, resins, alkaloids (salvadorine), volatile oils (sinigrin), sulfur vitamin C, sodium bicarbonate, chlorides, calcium, benzylisothiocyanate (BIT), and others including :: salicylic acids, sterols, trimethylamine, saponins and flavenoids. USING SIWAAK::: The scholars of Islam advise that the siwaak should be used starting from the right side of the mouth in a side to side motion instead of up and down as the latter may harm the gums. It should be used frequently due to the generality of the hadeeth mentioned above. WHEN TO USE SIWAAK::: 1**Before every salah - based on the narration of Aa’ishah who reported that the prophet (upon him be salah and salam) said: “Were it not for the fact that I did not want to make things too hard for my ummah, I would have commanded them to use the siwaak at every time of prayer.” [Bukhaari, 2/299 and Muslim, 1/151]. 2**When entering the house –as reported from Aa’ishah; “When he (upon him be salah and salam) entered his house, the first thing he would do was to use the siwaak.” [Muslim, 1/220]. 3**When getting up from sleep - as reported by Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamaan that when the Prophet (upon him be salah and salam) got up during the night, he would clean his mouth thoroughly with the siwaak. [Bukhaari, 1/98 and Muslim, 1/220] 4**When the taste or smell of the mouth changes – since the siwaak is purifying for the mouth then it should be utilised as and when needed. May Allah grant us the ability to alwaz use SIWAAK.. Ameeeeeen
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 05:22:08 +0000
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