Miswak (Siwak)
There
are many Hadiths, statements of Allah’s Messenger, which talked about
the Siwak [using Arak wooden root sticks as a brushing tool to clean the
teeth]. That is an advice of the honorable Prophet before one thousand
and four hundred years. What is the advice of doctors in the third
millennium?
“If it was not for the hardship that I could cause to my Ummah [Muslim Nation], I could have ordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak at/before every prayer.” [Bukhari and Muslim].
There are a great number of germs and bacteria that attack the teeth
constantly. These germs feed on the food remnants in the mouth. Upon
analyzing the material of Siwak it shows that it has characteristics
that help to stop the growth of such bacteria in the mouth. Medical
research confirms that the root-tooth-brush of Alarak bush roots
contains an anti-decay and disinfectant and astringent matter that works
to reduce and stop the bleeding of the gum.
The wood of the
Siwak contains vitamin C which is necessary for the preservation of the
teeth and protection from teeth decay. This vitamin also protects
against gingival inflammation. It was also found that Siwak contains
fluoride that is necessary to prevent teeth decay and increase the
whiteness. Recent research illustrates that using the Siwak continuously
on the basis of five times a day would prevent inflammation of the gum
and give smoothness to the teeth. As Siwak contains silica, it gives
additional strength to the teeth enamel.
The research further
confirmed the presence of resin that protects the teeth from decay. It
also illustrated the presence of sulfur material that purifies the
mouth. Allah’s Messenger SAAW, the Messenger of mercy says the truth as
he said, ‘Maintain the use of Siwak as it is betters the mouth odor and
pleases the Lord, Allah, the Almighty] [Narrated by Ahmad].
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