One of the secerts of feeling happy the whole day
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Topic: One of the secerts of feeling happy the whole day
Posted By: Full of Hopes
Subject: One of the secerts of feeling happy the whole day
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 2:18pm
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Asslamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatu Allah Here is one of the greatest secrets for being happy the whole day and for having high self-confidence. It makes your smile shine. When you do it, do not forget your tongue because it will give more fresh breath and it is the sunnah. You can use some tooth paste with it.  The sunnah with regard to siwaak
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Siwaak means cleaning the mouth and teeth with a siwaak, which is the
name given to the tool used. The siwaak is a stick or twig used for
this purpose.Siwaak is a method of cleaning the mouth which also earns the pleasure of Allaah, as is proven in the hadeeth of �Aa�ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) who said: �The Messenger of Allaah  (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, �Siwaak cleanses the mouth and pleases the Lord.�� (Reported
by [??] al-Bukhaari in his Saheeh, 2/274, and by [??] Ahmad, 6/47, and
al-Nisaa�i, 1/50. Its isnaad is saheeh, see al-Irwa� 1/105).Use of the siwaak is repeatedly encouraged, as in the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him), who 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). According to another report narrated by al-Bukhaari, he said:
��at every time of making wudoo�.�Imaam al-Nawawi reported that the respectable scholars were agreed that use of the siwaak is sunnah and is encouraged. One of the signs of its importance is the fact that some of the salaf (early generations of Islam), such as Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh, thought that it was obligatory. Times when use of siwaak is recommended Siwaak is recommended at all times of night and day, because of the general sense of the hadeeth quoted above from �Aa�ishah, �Siwaak cleanses the mouth and pleases the Lord.� The scholars have also mentioned situations where use of the siwaak is even more strongly encouraged. These include: These include:
Using siwaak when fasting The scholars (may Allaah have mercy on them) are agreed that there is nothing wrong with using siwaak during the day when one is fasting, but they differed with regard to using it after noon, which some of them disliked (regarded as makrooh). The correct view is that it is sunnah for one who is fasting, just as it is for anyone else, because of the general sense of the reports which prove that it is sunnah. The Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not make any exceptions
or state any specific time, and a statement that is general in nature
should continue to be taken as general unless there is evidence to
indicate that it is specific in application. There is no proof that this can be attributed to the Prophet
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). With regard to the use of
the hadeeth �The odour that comes from the mouth of the fasting person
is better in the sight of Allaah than the scent of musk� (reported by al-Bukhaari, 2/29 and Muslim, 2/806) as evidence, this mouth odour will not be dispelled by use of siwaak because it is caused by the stomach being empty, and it could occur early in the day if a person has not eaten suhoor. All the scholars are agreed that it is permissible for a fasting person to use siwaak early in the day. This shows that use of siwaak is encouraged even when fasting, and there is no difference between using it early in the day or later on. What should be used for siwaak (cleaning the mouth) The scholars are agreed that the best thing for cleaning the mouth is the twigs of the araak tree, because of its good smell, and because it has brush-like fibres which are effective for cleaning food particles etc. from between the teeth, and because of the hadeeth of �Abd-Allaah ibn Mas�ood (may Allaah be pleased with him) who said: �I used to gather siwaak sticks from the araak tree for the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him).� (Reported by Ahmad, 3991; its isnaad is hasan, see al-Irwa� 1/104).If araak twigs are not available, the scholars recommended using palm-leaf stalks, or twigs of the olive tree. The correct view is that any kind of sticks that are cleansing and not harmful may be used instead of siwaak, if it is not available, to clean the mouth and remove dirt from the teeth. This includes modern toothbrushes which are known to be beneficial in this regard. Things that may not be used for siwaak The scholars have stated that it is forbidden to use poisonous sticks, things that are not taahir (pure, clean), and anything that may cause bleeding, illness or any other harm. Attributes of siwaak The fuqaha� have described the siwaak as a stick of medium length and thickness, no thicker than one�s little finger, and free of knots. It should not be so wet that it will twist, because then it will not remove dirt, nor should it be so dry that it will hurt the mouth or crack during use. No doubt this is describing the ideal, otherwise the reports do not specify any particular type of siwaak. It is permissible to use any kind of siwaak that will do the job. How to clean the mouth with siwaak The scholars have differed as to whether siwaak should be done with the right hand or the left hand. One group � the majority � think that it is better to use the right hand, because of the general meaning of the hadeeth narrated by �Aa�ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her), who said: �The Messenger of Allaah
(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) liked to start with the
right when putting on his shoes, dismounting (from his camel), when
cleaning himself, and in all things.� (Agreed upon). (They also say that) siwaak is an act of worship and drawing closer to Allaah, so it should not be done with the left hand. Other scholars say that it is better to use the left hand for siwaak, because it comes under the heading of removing dirt. This is the well-known opinion of Imaam Ahmad�s madhhab, and it is the view favoured by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah, may Allaah have mercy on him. Some scholars have said that when a person is using siwaak with the intention of following the sunnah, he should use his right hand, and if he is doing it to remove dirt, he should use his left hand. The fact of the matter is that this issue is open, as there is no definitive daleel or report, and every opinion has a valid point. The fuqaha� suggested that when using siwaak, a person should start on the right, and use a side-to-side motion rather than up-and-down, as the latter may harm the gums. Among the etiquette of using siwaak, they mentioned the following:
Using one�s fingers to clean one's mouth The scholars differ as to whether it is acceptable to use one�s fingers to clean one�s mouth when there is nothing else available. The correct view is that using the fingers cannot be considered as a substitute for the sunnah action, because there is no basis in Islam for doing so, and this method does not clean the mouth as a siwaak or similar instrument does. Modern methods of cleaning the teeth, like toothbrushes and so on, that remove dirt and make the mouth smell good, are acceptable. There is nothing wrong with using siwaak that is flavoured with mint, lemon and so on, so long as they do not cause any harm. But a person who is fasting should avoid using any flavoured siwaak, and should only use natural siwaak when he is fasting. Lisaan al-�Arab (definition of sawaka); al-Majmoo� li�l-Nawawi, 1/269; Nihaayat al-Muhtaaj li�l-Ramli, 1/162; Haashiyat Ibn �Aabineen, 1/78; Nayl al-Awtaar li�l-Shawkaani, 1/24; al-Mughni li Ibn Qudaamah, 1/78; al-Futoohaat al-Rabaaniyah �ala adhkaar al-Nawawi li Ibn �Allaan, 3/256; al-Sharh al-Mumti� li�l-Shaykh Ibn �Uthaymeen, 1/137) Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid -------------  And whoever seeks a religion other than Isl�m, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers(3:85)
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Posted By: Full of Hopes
Date Posted: 30 October 2009 at 2:39pm
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Scientific Studies on Miswak Although the 70 supposed benefits of Miswak range widely, the main one we are examining is its effect on oral health. So, let�s throw some light on scientific studies conducted on Miswak. The Wrigley Company made a study on Miswak which was published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The study found that mints laced with Miswak extract were 20 times more effective in killing bacteria than ordinary mints. A small testimony to this fact is that after half an hour, the mints laced with Miswak extract killed about 60% of the bacteria where as the ordinary mints managed only 3.6% In the August issue of Journal of Periodontology (2008) appeared a study conducted by Swedish researchers on Miswak. The study apparently found that suspended Miswak pieces in a petridish (medium for culturing bacteria) were able to kill bacteria that cause periodontal disease with out being in physical contact with the bacteria. The researchers suggested that Miswak might be giving antibiotics as gases trying to explain this phenomenon. A study which compares toothbrushing and using Miswak (Miswak ing!) can be seen on Pubmed (U.S National Library for Medicine Service). The study concluded that Miswak was more effective than toothbrushing in reducing plaque and gingivitis provided it was used correctly. Similar studies found on the same website and elsewhere vouch for the effectiveness of Miswak over toothbrush. Advantages of the Miswaak: 1. Miswaak strengthens the gums and prevents tooth decay. 2. Miswaak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents further increase of decay which has already set in. 3. Miswaak creates a fragrance in the mouth. 4. Miswaak is a cure for illness. 5. Miswaak eliminates bad odors and improves the sense of taste. 6. Miswaak sharpens the memory. 7. Miswaak is a cure for headaches. 8. Miswaak creates lustre (noor) on the face of the one who continually uses it. 9. Miswaak causes the teeth to glow. 10. Miswaak strengthens the eyesight. 11. Miswaak assists in digestion. 12. Miswaak clears the voice. 13. The greatest benefit of using miswaak is gaining the pleasure of Allah. 14. The reward of Salaah (Prayers) is multiplied 70 times if Miswaak was used before it. ------------- And whoever seeks a religion other than Isl�m, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers(3:85)
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Posted By: martha
Date Posted: 31 October 2009 at 1:37am
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Assalam alaikum Sister,
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