The tooth stick = Miswaak = Siwaak

(THE TOOTH STICK = (Miswaak) = (Siwaak

Using tooth stick for teeth cleaning is recommended in each time, except after sunset for the fasting person. The best tooth stick is that taken from Arak trees (Salvadora persica).

Tooth stick is recommended in three conditions:

1) Upon feeling of changed mouth smell.

2) After getting up.

3) Before rising to perform prayer.

It is a Sunnah to hold it with the right hand, and begin with the right side of the mouth.

● It was narrated from ᶦAᶦishah (May Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (P.P.B.U.H) said: “The tooth stick purifies the mouth and pleases God.” [AL-Nasaᶦi].

● It was narrated from Abi-Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said, “If I had not found it difficult for my community, I would have commanded them to use the tooth stick before every prayer.”

And in another narration: I would have commanded them to use the tooth stick before every ablution. [Narrated by the Two Scholars].